1831Government
It was incorporated on December 19, 1831.
1843History
representative, former district attorney for Madison and Rankin counties
Patrick Henry, (1843–1930), U.S.
1892Government
A newspaper, The News, was established in 1892.
1900Government
The Brandon Bank was established in 1900, and The Rankin County Bank was established in 1906.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the census of 2000, there were 16,436 people, 6,295 households, and 4,595 families residing in the city.
2015Government
In 2015, the city established an independent EMS district that provides ambulance services through a private provider, Pafford EMS.
2020History
== Demographics ==
=== 2020 census ===
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 25,138 people, 8,780 households, and 6,593 families residing in the city.