Brandon, Mississippi

Brandon is a city in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States. Brandon was incorporated December 19, 1831. The population was 21,705 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Rankin County.[5] Brandon is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is located east of the state capital.

City of Brandon
City
Flag
Seal
Nickname(s): 
A city of red hills laden with golden opportunities
Motto(s): 
Growth and Stability
Location of Brandon, Mississippi
City of Brandon
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 32°16′49″N 89°59′54″W
Country United States
State Mississippi
CountyRankin
Named forGerard Chittocque Brandon
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
 • MayorButch Lee (R)[1][2]
 • Board of AldermenAlderman at Large- James Morris
Ward 1- Monica Corley
Ward 2- Cris Vinson
Ward 3- Harry Williams
Ward 4- Lu Coker
Ward 5- Dwight Middleton
Ward 6- Tahya Dobbs
Area
 • Total25.75 sq mi (66.70 km2)
 • Land25.66 sq mi (66.47 km2)
 • Water0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
Elevation
482 ft (147 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total21,705
 • Estimate 
(2019)[4]
24,289
 • Density946.46/sq mi (365.42/km2)
Demonym(s)Brandonite
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
39042, 39043, 39047
Area code(s)601
FIPS code28-08300
GNIS feature ID0667519
Websitecityofbrandon.net

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.3 square miles (55.3 km2), of which 21.3 square miles (55.1 km2) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.2 km2) (0.37%) is water.

2014 Tornado

A fatality occurred when a car was thrown 200 yards from Highway 49 in Richland. Several commercial and industrial buildings in Richland and Pearl were heavily damaged by this rain-wrapped tornado, a mobile home park in Pearl was severely damaged, and an auto dealership sustained significant roof damage. One metal frame industrial building was severely mangled. Numerous homes and several businesses all along the path sustained less severe EF1-strength damage, and Brandon Middle School's campus suffered minor damage, and a gas station along Interstate 20 near Pelahatchie was damaged before the tornado dissipated. Many trees were downed along the path. At least ten other people were injured. Tornado passed very close to the NWS Jackson radar site. A third tornado occurred on November 1, 2018, but this was a small tornado and rapidly dissipated.[6][7]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1860867—
1870756−12.8%
188086414.3%
1890835−3.4%
1900775−7.2%
1910720−7.1%
1920691−4.0%
19306920.1%
19401,18471.1%
19501,82754.3%
19602,13917.1%
19702,68525.5%
19809,626258.5%
199011,07715.1%
200016,43648.4%
201021,70532.1%
2019 (est.)24,289[4]11.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 16,436 people, 6,295 households, and 4,595 families residing in the city. The population density was 773.2 people per square mile (298.5/km2). There were 6,540 housing units at an average density of 307.7 per square mile (118.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 86.61% White, 11.89% Black, 0.10% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.30% of the population.

There were 6,295 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $53,246, and the median income for a family was $63,098. Males had a median income of $42,414 versus $28,128 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,020. About 4.1% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.

Government and infrastructure

The city of Brandon has a city mayor as the chief executive officer and a board of aldermen, with six elected from single-member districts and one elected at-large.[10] The current city officials are Mayor Butch Lee; Alderman, At-Large member James Morris; Alderman, Ward 1 Monica Corley; Alderman, Ward 2 Cris Vinson; Alderman, Ward 3 Harry Williams; Alderman, Ward 4 Lu Coker; Alderman, Ward 5 Dwight Middleton; and Alderman, Ward 6 Tahya Dobbs. The city's attorney is Mark C. Baker.

The city of Brandon is served by five fire stations and one administrative central station under the direction of Fire Chief Terry Wages. In 2015, the city established an independent EMS district that provides ambulance services through a private provider, Pafford EMS. The city has one police station under the direction of Police Chief William A. Thompson Jr.[11][12]

The Mississippi Department of Corrections operates the Brandon Probation & Parole Office in Brandon.[13] The Central Mississippi Correctional Facility, located in unincorporated Rankin County,[14] is in proximity to Brandon.[15]

Culture

Brandon is the location of the Black Rose Theatre Company.

Brandon contains a number of buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, including:[16]

  • Cocke-Martin-Jackson House
  • Hebron Academy
  • Rankin County Courthouse
  • Stevens-Buchanan House
  • Turcotte House

Education

The City of Brandon is served by the Rankin County School District.

Public schools

  • Brandon High School (grades 9-12)
  • Brandon Middle School (grades 6-8)
  • Brandon Elementary School (grades 4-5)
  • Stonebridge Elementary School (grades 2-3)
  • Rouse Elementary School (grades K-1)

Notable people

References
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  2. "Office of the Mayor". City of Brandon, MS. Archived from the original on 6 February 2016. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
  3. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  6. "NWS Jackson, MS April 28, 2014 Richland Pearl Brandon Tornado". www.weather.gov. 28 April 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  7. "Tornadoes hit Hinds, Madison, Rankin counties". Clarion Ledger. 28 April 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  10. "City of Brandon website Archived October 26, 2010, at the Wayback Machine." Retrieved on October 26, 2010.
  11. "Brandon Fire Department Archived October 27, 2010, at the Wayback Machine." Retrieved on October 26, 2010.
  12. "Brandon Police Department Archived October 27, 2010, at the Wayback Machine." Retrieved on October 26, 2010.
  13. "Rankin County." Mississippi Department of Corrections. Retrieved on September 15, 2010.
  14. "MDOC QUICK REFERENCE." Mississippi Department of Corrections. Retrieved on May 21, 2010. "3794 Hwy 468 - Pearl, MS 39208"
  15. "GARRISON COULD BE BACK IN JAIL SOON." Biloxi Sun-Herald. February 15, 1995. C2 Coast and State. Retrieved on September 24, 2011. "[...]days for her return to the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Brandon."
  16. National Register of Historic Places: Mississippi—Rankin County
  17. "HOWARD, Volney Erskine (1809 - 1889)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved August 2014. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  18. "McLAURIN, Anselm Joseph, (1848 - 1909)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved August 2014. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  19. "Jesse Dale Thorn". Baton Rouge Morning Advocate. Retrieved May 17, 2014.
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