State
County
Land Area (mi²)
25.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
956.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.53%
Growth Since 2010
13.09%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Brandon, Mississippi Population 2021
24,547
Brandon is a city located in Rankin County Mississippi. It is also the county seat of Rankin County. With a 2020 population of 24,547, it is the 15th largest city in Mississippi and the 1569th largest city in the United States . Brandon is currently growing at a rate of 0.53% annually and its population has increased by 13.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,705 in 2010. Brandon reached it's highest population of 24,547 in 2021. Spanning over 26 miles, Brandon has a population density of 957 people per square mile.
The average household income in Brandon is $95,378 with a poverty rate of 3.54%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $982 per month, and the median house value is $181,900. The median age in Brandon is 39.6 years, 38.7 years for males, and 40 years for females.
Brandon Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brandon was:
- White: 79.13%
- Black or African American: 19.14%
- Other race: 0.76%
- Two or more races: 0.55%
- Asian: 0.38%
- Native American: 0.04%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Brandon, Mississippi is 24,547 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 24,160.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 21,705.
Brandon, Mississippi Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,936 | 79.13% |
| Black or African American | 4,580 | 19.14% |
| Some Other Race | 182 | 0.76% |
| Two or More Races | 132 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 91 | 0.38% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 9 | 0.04% |
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Brandon Population by Race
Brandon Population Pyramid $2021
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Brandon Population by Age
Brandon Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,780 | 2.64 | 79.9 |
| Married | 5,024 | 3.13 | 89.5 |
| Non Family | 2,187 | 1.1 | 65 |
| Female | 1,139 | 3.12 | 68.1 |
| Male | 430 | 3.38 | 75.1 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
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Brandon Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 348 | 2.13% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 764 | 4.68% |
| High School Graduate | 3,001 | 18.38% |
| Some College | 3,538 | 21.66% |
| Associates Degree | 2,050 | 12.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,120 | 25.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,510 | 15.37% |
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Brandon Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Brandon Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,746 | 12,411 | 5,565 |
| Black | 2,909 | 2,246 | 819 |
| Hispanic | 570 | 467 | 190 |
| Other Race | 92 | 45 | 17 |
| Asian | 75 | 71 | 56 |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 46 | |
| Native American | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.37%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 74.67%.
Brandon Educational Attainment by Race
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$44,454
Average Earnings
$53,339
Average Male
$33,216
Average Female
Brandon Earnings by Educational Attainment
Brandon Language by Age
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Brandon Language
96.06% of Brandon residents speak only English, while 3.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.69% of the population.
Brandon Language
Brandon Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,822 | 623 | 3.50% |
| Black | 4,321 | 198 | 4.58% |
| Hispanic | 826 | 14 | 1.69% |
3.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.45%
Male Poverty Rate
3.63%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Brandon
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brandon is Black, with 4.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brandon is Hispanic, with 1.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.31%.
Brandon Poverty
Brandon Poverty Rate by Education
Brandon Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
57.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.1%
Male Marriage Rate
55.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Brandon Married by Age and Sex
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Brandon Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Brandon Marital Status by Race
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Brandon Marital Status
Brandon Veterans by War
Brandon Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,259 | 8.75% |
| Black | 232 | 6.93% |
| Hispanic | 92 | 16.23% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 32.08% |
Brandon Veterans by Race
Brandon Veterans by Education
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6.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
Brandon Veterans by Education
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66.8%
Labor Force Participation
64.9%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Brandon Employment by Age
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Brandon Employment by Race
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Brandon Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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97.40%
Native Born
2.60%
Foreign Born
1.36%
Non Citizen
1.23%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.40% of Brandon residents were born in the United States, with 75.03% having been born in Mississippi. 1.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Brandon Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,547 | 129 | 0.53% |
| 2020 | 24,418 | 129 | 0.53% |
| 2019 | 24,289 | 129 | 0.53% |
| 2018 | 24,160 | 142 | 0.59% |
| 2017 | 24,018 | 255 | 1.07% |
| 2016 | 23,763 | 332 | 1.42% |
| 2015 | 23,431 | 338 | 1.46% |
| 2014 | 23,093 | 292 | 1.28% |
| 2013 | 22,801 | 220 | 0.97% |
| 2012 | 22,581 | 266 | 1.19% |
| 2011 | 22,315 | 212 | 0.96% |
| 2010 | 22,103 | 5,667 | 3.01% |
| 2000 | 16,436 | 5,359 | 4.02% |
| 1990 | 11,077 | 1,451 | 1.41% |
| 1980 | 9,626 | 6,941 | 13.62% |
| 1970 | 2,685 | 585 | 2.49% |
| 1960 | 2,100 | 300 | 1.55% |
| 1950 | 1,800 | 600 | 4.14% |
| 1940 | 1,200 | 400 | 1.02% |
| 1900 | 800 | 0.00% |