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Crime in Brandon summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Brandon. Key points include:
There were 120 total crimes in Brandon in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Brandon is 463.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Brandon is 88.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Brandon is 374.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Brandon is -78.14% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Brandon Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Brandon / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 120 | 463.2 | 1,573.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 23 | 88.8 | 210.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 4 | 15.4 | 7.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 7.7 | 18.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 14 | 54.0 | 155.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 97 | 374.4 | 1,363.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 10 | 38.6 | 235.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 82 | 316.5 | 982.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 19.3 | 145.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Brandon summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Brandon. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Mississippi. Key points include:
The cost of living in Brandon is 99 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Brandon is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Brandon is $284,754.
The median income in Brandon is $92,783.
Brandon's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Brandon Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Brandon | Mississippi | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 88 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 93 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 107 | 63 | 100 |
| Housing | 92 | 94 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 91 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Brandon, MS Weather
The average high in Brandon is 76.0° and the average low is 53.0°.
There are 75.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 56.4 inches of precipitation each year with 0.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Brandon |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 53.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 56.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Brandon Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Brandon
The current population in Brandon is 25,542. The population has increased 21.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25,542 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 25,352 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 25,142 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 24,887 | 3.3% |
| 2020 | 24,088 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 23,930 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 23,688 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 23,421 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 23,186 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 22,897 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 22,616 | 3.0% |
| 2013 | 21,960 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 21,689 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 21,430 | 1.7% |
| 2010 | 21,072 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Brandon
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Brandon is:
69.5% White with 17,745 White residents.
27.1% African American with 6,921 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 80 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 92 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 84 Other residents.
0.7% Two Or More with 183 Two Or More residents.
1.7% Hispanic with 437 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Brandon | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.5% | 55.2% | 57.4% |
| African American | 27.1% | 36.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.7% | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 3.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Brandon
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Brandon is 53.1% female with 13,562 female residents.
Brandon is 46.9% male with 11,980 male residents.
| Gender | Brandon | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Brandon for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Brandon completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Brandon completed 9-12th grade.
17.0% of adults in Brandon completed high school / ged.
27.0% of adults in Brandon completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Brandon completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Brandon completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Brandon completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Brandon completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Brandon completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Brandon | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 15.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Brandon, Mississippi
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3.1% of households in Brandon earn Less than $10,000.
2.9% of households in Brandon earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.2% of households in Brandon earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.9% of households in Brandon earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.0% of households in Brandon earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.8% of households in Brandon earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.7% of households in Brandon earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.4% of households in Brandon earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.0% of households in Brandon earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.1% of households in Brandon earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Brandon | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.1% | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.9% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.2% | 10.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.9% | 9.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.0% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.8% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.7% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.4% | 14.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.0% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.1% | 5.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
