Brandon, Mississippi
Brandon: city in Mississippi
About
Brandon is a city located in the county of Rankin in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 21,705 and a population density of 325 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 24,396 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Brandon
| Population | 24,396 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| County | Rankin County |
| Phone Area Codes | 601 |
| Area | 66.7 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.2732,-89.9859 |
| Altitude | 482 feet / 147 meters |
| Capital city | Brandon is capital of Rankin County |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 20:00:21 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 39042 |
| Density | 366 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 11.03% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Brandon is located at 32°16'24"N 89°59'9"W (32.2732000, -89.9859200).
Brandon map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Brandon
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Brandon increased by 11.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,705 | - | census |
| 2011 | 22,315 | 2.73% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 22,581 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 22,801 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,093 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,431 | 1.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 23,763 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 24,018 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 24,160 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,289 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 24,396 | 0.44% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Brandon
1Brandon City Hall
1000 Municipal Dr, Brandon, MS 39042 View details
Phone: +16018255021 | Website available
2Downtown Brandon
10 E Government St, Brandon, MS 39042 View details
3City Hall Live
1000 Municipal Dr, Brandon, MS 39042 View details
People born in Brandon (16)
People born in Brandon, including politician Anselm J. McLaurin, soccer player Justin Mapp, politician and educator Mamie Locke, .
More notable people
- Tyler Moore (baseball player) he was born in 30/01/1987
- Demario Davis (American football player) he was born in 11/01/1989
- Louis H. Wilson (officer (1920-2005)) he was born in 11/02/1920
- Eli Shelby Hammond (United States federal judge) he was born in 01/04/1838
- Minor Butler Poole (United States Navy sailor) he was born in 02/02/1920
- Thomas Sheldon Maxey (United States federal judge) he was born in 01/09/1846
- Wes Shivers (American martial artist) he was born in 08/03/1977
- Skylar Laine (American singer) she was born in 01/02/1994
- Joseph Lee Jayne (United States admiral) he was born in 30/05/1863
- Dale Thorn (American journalist, academic, press secretary) he was born in 01/01/1943
- Jonathan Randolph (golfer (1988-)) he was born in 10/08/1988
- Sue Harper Mims (American social leader and Christian Scientist) she was born in 17/05/1842
- Vic Purvis (American football player) he was born in 17/11/1943
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Brandon, MS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 382461 | Academy of Hair Design-Pearl | Pearl (MS) | 39208 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Brandon, MS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAN | Union Station | 300 W. Capital Street | RAIL |
| HAZ | Hazlehurst station | North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St. | RAIL |
| YAZ | Yazoo City | West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street | RAIL |
| VKS | Vicksburg, MS | 1295 South Frontage Road | BUS |
| BRH | Brookhaven | East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Brandon.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Post Office | Brandon (MS) | 39042 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Brandon, Florida The most populous city in Hillsborough County, Florida. with a population of 48,859 people.
- Brandon, South Dakota city in South Dakota, United States of America with a population of 10,168 people.
- Brandon, Vermont town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States with a population of 3,705 people.
- Brandon, Wisconsin village in Wisconsin, USA with a population of 845 people.
- Brandon, Minnesota city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 747 people.
- Brandon, Iowa city in Iowa with a population of 320 people.
Other cities in Rankin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rankin County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl | 26,560 | City in Rankin County, Mississippi |
| Flowood | 9,556 | City in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Richland | 7,087 | City in Rankin County, Mississippi |
| Florence | 4,531 | Town in Mississippi, US |
| Pelahatchie | 1,388 | Town of the United States |
| Puckett | 346 | Human settlement in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Brandon distances to largest Mississippi cities