Rankin, Illinois facts for kids
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Rankin
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Village (United States)
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Location of Rankin in Vermilion County, Illinois.
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 Rankin
Location in Vermilion County, Illinois
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Vermilion |
| Township | Butler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 495 |
| • Density | 854.92/sq mi (330.13/km2) |
| ZIP code |
60960
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-62744 |
| GNIS ID | 2399040 |
Rankin is a small village located in Vermilion County, Illinois, in the United States. It's part of the wider Danville, Illinois area. In 2020, about 495 people lived there.
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Discovering Rankin's Past
Rankin got its name from W. A. Rankin, who owned a lot of land in the area. In 1872, there was a disagreement about where to put a new railroad station. Mr. Rankin wanted it in his area.
The Railroad Station Dispute
W. H. Pells, who was part of the Lake Erie and Western Railroad, wanted the station in a different spot. His preferred location was called Pellsville, about a mile and a half west of Rankin. After several years, Mr. Rankin's location was chosen for the station.
Railroad Shops and Community Changes
Rankin used to have railroad maintenance shops. These were places where trains were fixed and kept in good condition. However, in 1932, these shops moved to Frankfort, Indiana. Some people who worked at the shops moved with them to Frankfort.
Celebrating 100 Years
In 1972, the village of Rankin celebrated its 100th birthday! To mark this special event, a small book was created. It contained short stories about many of the families who lived in the town.
Rankin's Veterans Memorial
On Main Street in Rankin, you'll find a special monument called the Veterans Memorial. It was built in 1996 to honor people from the Rankin area who served in the United States military.
How the Memorial Was Built
Local people worked together to make this memorial happen. A big thank you goes to Margaret "Maggie" Olson Diskin, who graduated from RTHS. She was the main person who led this important project.
Honoring Service Members
The monument has the names of over 700 men and women from the Rankin area. These brave individuals served the United States in different conflicts and times of peace. Their names include those who served in the Civil War, Spanish–American War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Lebanon Conflict, Vietnam War, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. You can learn more about it at its website: rankinveteransmemorial.com.
Understanding Rankin's Location
Rankin is located at coordinates 40.463836 degrees North and -87.896055 degrees West.
How Big is Rankin?
According to information from 2010, the total area of Rankin is about 0.58 square miles (1.50 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People of Rankin
The number of people living in Rankin has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 258 | — | |
| 1890 | 314 | 21.7% | |
| 1900 | 754 | 140.1% | |
| 1910 | 858 | 13.8% | |
| 1920 | 944 | 10.0% | |
| 1930 | 840 | −11.0% | |
| 1940 | 781 | −7.0% | |
| 1950 | 737 | −5.6% | |
| 1960 | 761 | 3.3% | |
| 1970 | 727 | −4.5% | |
| 1980 | 727 | 0.0% | |
| 1990 | 619 | −14.9% | |
| 2000 | 617 | −0.3% | |
| 2010 | 561 | −9.1% | |
| 2020 | 495 | −11.8% | |
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A Look at the 2000 Population
In the year 2000, there were 617 people living in Rankin. These people made up 247 households, and 162 of those were families. The village had about 1,078 people per square mile. There were also 282 housing units, which are places where people live.
Diversity in Rankin
Most of the people in Rankin in 2000 were White (93.52%). A small percentage were African American (0.16%), Native American (0.49%), or Asian (0.49%). About 4.86% of the population were from other races, and 0.49% were from two or more races. About 6.16% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of all the households in 2000, about 27.9% had children under 18 living with them. More than half (51.8%) were married couples living together. About 8.9% had a female head of the household with no husband present. The average household had 2.50 people, and the average family had 3.09 people.
Age Groups in the Village
The population in Rankin was spread out across different age groups. About 27.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 6.0% were between 18 and 24, and 27.1% were between 25 and 44. People aged 45 to 64 made up 21.1% of the population, and 18.0% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 37 years.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Rankin was $29,063 per year. For families, the average income was $35,234. About 9.2% of families and 13.6% of all people in Rankin lived below the poverty line. This included 11.5% of those under 18 and 11.2% of those aged 65 or older.
See also
- In Spanish: Rankin (Illinois) para niños
