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Rankin, Pennsylvania

Borough · Population 1,910 · #440 in Pennsylvania
Rankin, Pennsylvania

Rankin is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, 8 miles (13 km) south of Pittsburgh on the Monongahela River. The borough was named after Thomas Rankin, a local landowner.

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About Rankin

Rankin is a small town in western Pennsylvania, home to 1,910 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Rankin is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.43 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,442 residents per square mile.

What Makes Rankin Unique

  • Positioned in western Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeBorough
Population (2024)1,910
Rank in state#440 of 1,013
Land area0.43 sq mi
Density4,442/sq mi
Coordinates40.4134, -79.8838

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