Brandon, Mississippi facts for kids
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Brandon, Mississippi
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| City of Brandon | |||||
Rankin County Courthouse and Rankin County Confederate Monument
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| Nickname(s):
"City of Red Hills Laden with Golden Opportunities"
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| Motto(s):
"Growth and Stability"
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Location of Brandon, Mississippi
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 Brandon, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Brandon, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||||
| State | Mississippi | ||||
| County | Rankin | ||||
| Named for | Gerard Chittocque Brandon | ||||
| Government | |||||
| • Type | Mayor-Council | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 25.75 sq mi (66.70 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 25.66 sq mi (66.47 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) | ||||
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) | ||||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 25,138 | ||||
| • Density | 979.54/sq mi (378.20/km2) | ||||
| Demonym(s) | Brandonite | ||||
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | ||||
| ZIP codes |
39042, 39043, 39047
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| Area code(s) | 601, 769 | ||||
| FIPS code | 28-08300 | ||||
| GNIS feature ID | 0667519 | ||||
Brandon is a city in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States. It is the main city, or county seat, of Rankin County. The city was officially started on December 19, 1831.
In 2020, about 25,138 people lived in Brandon. It is a suburb of Jackson, which is the state capital. Brandon is part of the larger Jackson Metropolitan Area.
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History of Brandon
Brandon is named after Gerard Brandon. He was the Governor of Mississippi in the early 1800s.
In 1892, a local newspaper called The News began publishing. The Brandon Bank opened in 1900. Another bank, The Rankin County Bank, started in 1906.
By 1900, Brandon had many important places. These included a school, a telephone and telegraph office, and a saw mill. There were also two places for horses, two cotton gins, and two hotels. The city had six churches and about fifteen to twenty stores. At that time, about 775 people lived in Brandon.
Geography and Size
Brandon is located east of the state capital, Jackson. The city covers a total area of about 25.75 square miles (66.70 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Brandon has changed a lot over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 867 | — | |
| 1870 | 756 | −12.8% | |
| 1880 | 864 | 14.3% | |
| 1890 | 835 | −3.4% | |
| 1900 | 775 | −7.2% | |
| 1910 | 720 | −7.1% | |
| 1920 | 691 | −4.0% | |
| 1930 | 692 | 0.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,184 | 71.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,827 | 54.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,139 | 17.1% | |
| 1970 | 2,685 | 25.5% | |
| 1980 | 9,626 | 258.5% | |
| 1990 | 11,077 | 15.1% | |
| 2000 | 16,436 | 48.4% | |
| 2010 | 21,705 | 32.1% | |
| 2020 | 25,138 | 15.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 25,138 people living in Brandon. These people lived in 8,780 households. About 6,593 of these households were families.
Local Economy
The Mississippi Department of Corrections has an office in Brandon. This office helps with probation and parole. The Central Mississippi Correctional Facility is also located nearby. It is in an area of Rankin County that is not officially part of a city.
Arts and Culture
Brandon has a special area called the Downtown Brandon Historic District. This district has many old and important buildings. The city is also home to the Black Rose Theatre Company, where people can enjoy plays and performances.
Several buildings in Brandon are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important for their history or architecture. Some of these buildings include:
- Cocke-Martin-Jackson House
- Hebron Academy
- Rankin County Courthouse
- Stevens-Buchanan House
- Turcotte House
Education in Brandon
Students in Brandon attend schools that are part of the Rankin County School District.
Public Schools in Brandon
- Brandon High School (for grades 9-12)
- Brandon Middle School (for grades 6-8)
- Brandon Elementary School (for grades 4-5)
- StoneBridge Elementary School (for grades 2-3)
- Rouse Elementary School (for grades K-1)
City Services
Brandon has five fire stations and one main office for the fire department. The Fire Chief is Terry Wages. Since 2015, the city has its own ambulance service. This service is provided by Pafford EMS, a private company. The city also has one police station, led by Police Chief Wayne Dearman.
Notable People from Brandon
Many interesting people have come from Brandon, Mississippi. Some of them are:
- Devin Britton, a professional tennis player
- Demario Davis, a professional football player
- Jenna Edwards, a former Miss Florida and Miss Florida USA
- Aiden Flowers, an actor
- Patrick Henry, a U.S. representative
- Volney Howard, an Attorney General and U.S. Representative for Texas
- Skylar Laine, a country singer who was on American Idol
- Mamie Locke, a political scientist and Virginia state senator
- Justin Mapp, a professional soccer player
- Anselm Joseph McLaurin, a Governor of Mississippi
- John C. McLaurin, a mayor of Brandon and state senator
- Gardner Minshew, a Quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders
- Mary Ann Mobley, an actress and the first Miss America from Mississippi
- Tyler Moore, a professional baseball player
- Jerious Norwood, a professional football player
- Jonathan Randolph, a professional golfer
- Sarah Thomas, the first female NFL official
- Joe M. Turner, a professional magician and speaker
- Louis H. Wilson, Jr., a former Commandant of the Marine Corps and Medal of Honor recipient
Images for kids
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The Rankin County Confederate Monument.
See also
In Spanish: Brandon (Misisipi) para niños
