Rankin, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Rankin, Pennsylvania
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Location in Allegheny County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
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| • Total | 1,896 |
| • Density | 4,378.75/sq mi (1,690.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-63408 |
Rankin is a small town, called a borough, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It is located about 8 miles (13 km) south of Pittsburgh. Rankin sits right on the Monongahela River.
The borough was named after Thomas Rankin, who owned land in the area a long time ago. In the early 1900s, Rankin was known for making steel and wire products. Its population grew a lot, from 3,775 people in 1900 to 7,470 in 1940. Since then, the number of people living there has gone down. In 2020, about 1,896 people lived in Rankin.
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Where is Rankin Located?
Rankin is found at specific geographic coordinates: 40.411069 degrees North and -79.878884 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says that Rankin covers a total area of about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.4 square miles (1.1 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water. This water area makes up about 12% of the borough's total size.
Neighboring Communities
Rankin shares its land borders with three other communities. To the north and west, it is next to Swissvale. To the east, it borders North Braddock and Braddock.
Across the Monongahela River to the southwest, Rankin is close to Munhall and Whitaker. You can get directly to Whitaker from Rankin by using the Rankin Bridge.
Who Lives in Rankin?
The number of people living in Rankin has changed over the years.
- In 1900, there were 3,775 people.
- By 1940, the population had grown to 7,470 people.
- In 2000, about 2,315 people lived there.
- By 2010, the population was 2,122.
- In 2020, the population was 1,896.
Population Details
In 2000, there were 2,315 people living in Rankin. Most people, about 69.33%, were African American. About 27.99% were White. A small number of people were Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 1.99% of people identified as being of two or more races.
In 2010, the population was 2,122 people. About 80.25% of the residents were African American. About 18.05% were White. Other groups made up smaller percentages.
Many households in Rankin had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.30 people. The average family had about 3.02 people.
The population in Rankin is spread across different age groups. About 32.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 17.2% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Rankin was 32 years.
See also
In Spanish: Rankin (Pensilvania) para niños
