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Brandon

Mississippi · 21,705 residents · 25.663 sq mi
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Brandon is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,706. Population has grown 32% since 2000. Median home value is $160,500. Households here earn about 66% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,705
+32%since 2000
from 16,436 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
846 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 640 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+4%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K14K18K23K27K1990201020202024Brandon
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,706
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,246 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,205
+22%since 2000
from $24,020 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$819
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $642 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−16.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+23%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(14,090)
Black11.8%(1,943)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(213)
Asian0.6%(93)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.3%(4,972)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(17,282)
Black16.8%(3,638)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(358)
Asian1%(210)
Other0.4%(93)
Diversity Score41.2%(8,951)
Diversity Score
41
+36%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 34.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+53%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.9%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brandon, Mississippi?

Brandon, Mississippi has about 21,705 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brandon, Mississippi?

The typical household in Brandon, Mississippi earns about $62,706 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brandon, Mississippi expensive?

In Brandon, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $160,500, and the typical rent is about $819 a month.

How educated are people in Brandon, Mississippi?

About 33.1% of adults age 25 and over in Brandon, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brandon, Mississippi?

About 9.2% of people in Brandon, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brandon, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Brandon, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,628 residents, a change of about 96 percent over that period.

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