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Upton County

Population in July 2008: 749. Population change since 2000: -6.4%
 

Males: 363  (48.5%)
Females: 386  (51.5%)

Median resident age:  41.0 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Zip codes: 79778.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $50,955 (it was $36,528 in 2000)
Rankin:  $50,955
Texas:  $47,548

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $21,639
Rankin:  $21,639
Texas:  $23,938

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $44,994 (it was $24,500 in 2000)
Rankin:  $44,994
Texas:  $120,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $54,446; Detached houses: $53,876; Mobile homes: $25,109

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Races in Rankin:

  • White Non-Hispanic (69.3%)
  • Hispanic (26.9%)
  • Other race (12.0%)
  • Black (2.5%)
  • American Indian (1.1%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Rankin: 70.8 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (14.4%), United States (12.8%), German (9.5%), Irish (8.8%), Scotch-Irish (2.1%), French (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 1.06 square miles.

Population density: 704 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Rankin

  • High school or higher: 75.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Rankin city

  • Never married: 18.7%
  • Now married: 63.5%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 6.3%
  • Divorced: 9.9%

46 residents are foreign born (5.8% Latin America).

This city:  5.8%
Texas:  13.9%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Rankin, Texas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Rankin to the number of sex offenders is 375 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Rankin:  1.7% ($415)
Texas:  1.8% ($1,393)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Odessa, TX (50.8 miles , pop. 90,943).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: San Antonio, TX (238.6 miles , pop. 1,144,646).

Nearest cities: McCamey, TX (4.2 miles ), Iraan, TX (4.7 miles ), Crane, TX (5.2 miles ), Big Lake, TX (5.3 miles ), West Crockett, TX (5.4 miles) , Imperial, TX (6.7 miles ), Midland Rural, TX (6.9 miles ), Odessa, TX (7.1 miles ).

Latitude: 31.22 N, Longitude: 101.94 W

Area code: 432

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Population change in the 1990s: -195 (-19.6%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Utilities (16%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (11%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Mining (10%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Truck transportation (8%)
  • Public administration (7%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (26%)
  • Health care (15%)
  • Public administration (15%)
  • Food and beverage stores (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (10%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (12%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)



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Rankin-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 43% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/1/1990, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.9 miles away from the Rankin city center killed 2 people and injured 21 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/26/1960, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 8.4 miles away from the city center caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.


Rankin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 98% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/22/2001 at 00:07:08, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 56.3 miles away from Rankin center
On 8/26/1992 at 03:24:52, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 79.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospital/medical center in Rankin:
  • RANKIN COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT (1105 ELIZABETH)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Rankin:
  • MC CAMEY HOSPITAL & CONVALESCENT CTR (about 16 miles; MC CAMEY, TX)
  • PECOS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; IRAAN, TX)
  • CRANE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 27 miles; CRANE, TX)

Political contributions by individuals in Rankin, TX

Airports located in Rankin:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rankin:
  • ODESSA COLLEGE (about 54 miles; ODESSA, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,555)
  • MIDLAND COLLEGE (about 57 miles; MIDLAND, TX; FT enrollment: 2,800)
  • ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY (about 75 miles; SAN ANGELO, TX; FT enrollment: 5,477)
  • SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 118 miles; ALPINE, TX; FT enrollment: 2,076)
  • HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY (about 156 miles; Abilene, TX; FT enrollment: 2,026)
  • ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (about 157 miles; ABILENE, TX; FT enrollment: 4,380)
  • TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY (about 166 miles; LUBBOCK, TX; FT enrollment: 22,439)
Public high school in Rankin:
Public elementary/middle school in Rankin:
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Library in Rankin:
  • RANKIN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $55,273; Location: 310 E 10TH ST; 15,358 books; 425 audio materials; 215 video materials; 20 serial subscriptions)

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Average household size:
This city:  2.6 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  75.0%
Whole state:  71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  2.9%
Whole state:  4.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  16.9%
Whole state:  15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  7.5%
Whole state:  6.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Rankin, TX


4 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)


Rankin compared to Texas state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Rankin (2009 data):
  • The Eden State Bank: The First State Bank Of Rankin/Branc at 922 Main, branch established on 1927-01-01. Info updated 2008-07-02: Bank assets: $61.7 mil, Deposits: $53.7 mil, headquarters in Eden, TX, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Eden Financial Corporation



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2004 Presidential Election results in Upton County Texas:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (74%)
  • Electricity (25%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


Religion statistics for Rankin

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchAssemblies of GodOther religions
Adherents46.1%17.1%16.5%8.0%12.3%
Congregations18.8%18.8%12.5%18.8%31.3%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 2$5,012$30,0720$0
Water Supply 2$6,096$36,5760$0
Totals for Government 4$11,108$33,3240$0



9.33% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($46,441 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.33%
Texas average:  8.37%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Midland County, TX  1.20% ($158,083 average AGI)


9.24% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($41,413 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.24%
Texas average:  7.44%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Midland County, TX  1.41% ($43,357 average AGI)
to Ector County, TX  1.20% ($26,667)


Strongest AM radio stations in Rankin:
  • KCRS (550 AM; 5 kW; MIDLAND, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KXOI (810 AM; 1 kW; CRANE, TX; Owner: HISPANIC OUTREACH MINISTRIES, INC)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KWEL (1070 AM; daytime; 3 kW; MIDLAND, TX; Owner: FAUSTINO QUIROZ)
  • KLBO (1330 AM; 5 kW; MONAHANS, TX; Owner: SANDSHILLS COMMUNICATION, INC.)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • WOAI (1200 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KGKL (960 AM; 5 kW; SAN ANGELO, TX; Owner: KGKL, INC.)
  • KMND (1510 AM; daytime; 2 kW; MIDLAND, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rankin:
  • KPBM (95.3 FM; MCCAMEY, TX; Owner: PAULINO BERNAL)
  • KODM (97.9 FM; ODESSA, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KKKK (101.3 FM; CRANE, TX; Owner: MR. DON L. COOK)

TV broadcast stations around Rankin:
  • K50ED (Channel 50; MCCAMEY-RANKIN, TX; Owner: PRIME TIME CHRISTIAN B/CASTING INC.)


Rankin fatal accident list:
Feb 5, 2001 02:34 AM, Sp-576, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Jun 22, 1979 06:99 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • 1200 Road 102, Type: Tower, Structure height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: KNKN727
    880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz... (+8 more)
    Grant Date: 08/21/2001, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011, Certifier: David C Jatlow
    Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 20th Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3074, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 4
  • ELAINE RENOIRE, Hwy 349, Type: Tower, Structure height: 61 m, Overall height: 67.1 m
    Registrant: Atlas License Company, 1725-A North Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46219, Phone: (317) 351-4865, Email:
  • Dane F Ershen, 1200 Road 102, Type: Tower, Structure height: 9.1 m, Overall height: 9.1 m
    Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive, Ms:a-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7422, Email:
  • Christine A Verre, Hwy 349 E On Us 67 3m Cty Rd 220 S, Type: Tower, Structure height: 166 m, Overall height: 171.6 m
    Registrant: Crown Castle Usa, 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Phone: (336) 643-2524, Email:
  • Michael H Morris, 1.5 Km N On Hwy 349 From Hwy 67 & Hwy 349, Type: Tower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 87.2 m
    Registrant: Dow Lohnes Pllc, 1200 New Hampshire Ave., Nw, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 776-2776

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Rankin, TX)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 2
  • STATION, 5 Mi E On Us 67 4 Mi S Oil Lease Rd, Overall height: 170.4 m, Call Sign: WNTN499
    Assigned Frequencies : 952.481 MHz, 928.481 MHz, 952.643 MHz, 928.643 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/15/2000, Expiration Date: 12/27/2009, Certifier: J S Pittman
    Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street, Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4282, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:
  • STATION, 18 Mi Ne Of, Overall height: 61 m, Call Sign: KLE84
    Assigned Frequencies : 6795.00 MHz, 6815.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/08/1995, Expiration Date: 02/08/2000, Cancelation Date: 11/26/1996
    Registrant: Phone: (713) 656-1827

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: W5VEL, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 03/14/1996, Expiration Date: 03/14/2006, Cancelation Date: 03/15/2008
    Registrant: Robert W Bradley, 1001 Severn St, Rankin, TX 79778


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 5
  • Aircraft: MAULE M-7-235C (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 235RT , Serial Number: 25030C, Year manufactured: 1999, Airworthiness Date: 01/28/1999
    Registrant (Individual): Cody Jr Bell, Po Box 22, Rankin, TX 79778
  • Aircraft: SCHWEIZER SGS 1-26B (Glider, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 58 mph), Engine: None
    N-Number: 2734Z , Serial Number: 247, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 05/09/1964
    Registrant (Individual): Joseph D Talley, Box 528, Rankin, TX 79778
  • Aircraft: BELL CODY JR RAF 2000 (Rotorcraft, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: SUBARU ALL MDLS A/B (400 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7212D , Serial Number: 1997001, Year manufactured: 1997, Airworthiness Date: 04/23/1997
    Registrant (Individual): Cody Bell, Po Box 22, Rankin, TX 79778
  • Aircraft: LINDSEY DEWAYNE SCORPION 133 (Rotorcraft, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTORWAY RW-133 SERIES (160 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8519C , Serial Number: L52936, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 01/20/1981
    Registrant (Individual): Dewayne Lindsey, Box 4, Rankin, TX 79778
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 743L , Serial Number: 18-8348, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 12/29/1965
    Registrant (Partnership): And Sons Lindsey, Box 4, Rankin, TX 79778

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