BOROUGH OF RANKIN

         Rankin is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, located 8 miles south of Pittsburgh on the Monongahela River. Early in the 20th Century, Rankin specialized in manufacturing steel and wire goods. In 1900, there were 3,775 people living in Rankin; in 1910, 6,042 people lived in Rankin; and in 1940, 7,470 people lived in Rankin. The population currently stands at 2,315 (2000 census).

         In 2000, the median income for a household in the borough was $13,832, and the median income for a family was $18,625. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $21,302 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $9,946. The racial makeup of the borough was 27.99% White, 69.33% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.39% from other races, and 1.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latinos of any race were 35% of the population.

         In 2008, the historic Carrie Furnace site will begin to experience a major redevelopment intended to create vibrant life and provide business, industry, and employment opportunities. Development will help to create a renaissance in the Rankin/Swissvale area and include an industrial park, transportation center, mixed-income housing, businesses, and a walking/bike trail along the Monongahela River.

IMAGES OF RANKIN

Rankin Bridge

Rankin Borough Building

Carrie Furnace (1902)

Map of Rankin

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/SOURCES

Rankin

Allegheny County Rankin Community Profile:

http://www.alleghenycounty.us/munimap/profile.asp?muni=93

Rankin Borough Data:

http://www.city-data.com/city/Rankin-Pennsylvania.html

Pennsylvania State Data Center:

http://pasdc.hbg.psu.edu/pasdc/census_2000/Data/SF3/DP1-DP4/1604263408

U.S. Census Bureau - Rankin Fact Sheet:

http://factfinder.census.gov

Rankin - Encyclopedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rankin%2C_PA

Rankin - Turtle Creeck Valley Council of Government:

http://www.tcvcog.com/Index.htm

Rankin Community Profile:

http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=14718

Housing

Sales:

Rankin Community Development Corporation/Mon Valley Initiative: 412-464-4005

Hawkins Village:

http://www.achsng.com/sites/hawkins.htm

Photos

Rankin Bridge:

http://pghbridges.com/pittsburghE/0593-4473/rankin306.JPG

Rankin Borough Building:

http://www.rankinborough.com/Bprpigj%20Building.JPG

Carrie Furnace:

http://pghbridges.com/pittsburghE/0593-4473/carrie1902fowler.JPG

Rankin Map:

http://www.wikipedia.org