Brandon, Mississippi

About Brandon

Set in the central part of Mississippi, Brandon is a thriving city with an estimated population of 25,870.

Officially, Brandon is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 25.66 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,008 residents per square mile.

📰 Brandon News Today

• Armand Anthony Lombardo, Jr. Obituary Aug 14, 2026 Ott & Lee Funeral Homes · Aug 14
• Attorney Louise Harrell Obituary (2026) - Brandon, MS - Peoples Undertaking Company, Inc. - McComb Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• 242 Huntington Holw, Brandon, MS 39047 Realtor.com · Jul 28
• Mary Elizabeth Tharp Obituary (2026) - Brandon, MS - Ott & Lee Funeral Home, Inc. - Brandon Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• Man wanted for burglarizing vehicles in Brandon subdivision WLBT · Jul 7

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Brandon Unique

• A top-25 city in Mississippi by population (#15 of 299 incorporated places).
• One of 9 places in the US named Brandon — but the Mississippi one has a character all its own.
• Home to 1.7% of Mississippi's city-dwelling population.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 25,870.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Brandon

• Applebee's — american
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Thai Bistro — thai
• Waffle House — american
• Abner's
• Bonfire Grill — japanese
• Bop's — ice cream
• Brandon Donuts — donut (café)
• Burgers and Blues
• Dickey's Barbecue Pit — barbecue

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Shiloh Splash Park · Water park

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Brandon

• Bill Vance Park reviews ★
• Brandon City Park reviews ★
• Brandon Exchange Club Fields reviews ★
• Shiloh Park reviews ★
• Sunset Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Brandon

• BRANDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL
• BRANDON MIDDLE SCHOOL
• HIGHLAND BLUFF ELEMENTARY
• NORTHSHORE ELEMENTARY
• OAKDALE ELEMENTARY
• PISGAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• PISGAH HIGH SCHOOL
• RANKIN COUNTY LEARNING CENTER
• ROUSE ELEMENTARY
• STONEBRIDGE ELEMENTARY

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Crossgates River Oaks Hospital ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Brandon

🏘️ Nearby Communities