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Brandon, MS


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Brandon, Mississippi

Brandon, Mississippi, in Rankin county, is 11 miles E of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 160 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Jackson metropolitan area. Brandon contains a population of approximately 16,436.

The People and Families of Brandon

In Brandon, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brandon had a median family income of $63,098. The typical family in Brandon is better off than most in Mississippi. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Brandon. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Brandon favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $30,410. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Brandon.

Brandon Housing

Brandon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Mississippi, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Brandon, 96% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.

High Points

Brandon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyBrandon Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyBrandon Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyBrandon Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyBrandon People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyBrandon Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyBrandon College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Brandon Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Brandon, MS

Comparing Brandon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women810
Well-Paid Single Men710
Female Share of the Population73
Racial Diversity64
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Age of the Population58
Male Share of the Population48
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married810
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income810
People in Middle Class or Better810
People Above Poverty710

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home710
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work12
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes81
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Affordability of Rents41
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime88

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