The Rankin County Mississippi map places Brandon, the county seat, beside the western Jackson suburbs of Pearl, Flowood, and Richland, with Pelahatchie farther east. The Pearl River, Ross Barnett Reservoir, and I-20 distinguish a rapidly growing metropolitan side from wooded outer communities.
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Quick Facts
- State and identifier: Mississippi, Rankin County; FIPS 28121
- County seat: Brandon
- Selected map labels: Brandon, Pearl, Flowood, Richland, Pelahatchie
- 2020 census population: 157,031
- July 2025 population estimate: 162,181
- 2025 Gazetteer area: 775.501 sq mi land and 30.585 sq mi water
- 2020 land-area density: 202.5 residents per sq mi
- Primary route references: I-20, US 80, US 49, MS 25, and MS 475
- Landscape references: Ross Barnett Reservoir, Pearl River, Jackson metropolitan suburbs, and wooded eastern hills
The decennial count and July 2025 estimate use different reference dates. Land and water measurements come from the 2025 Gazetteer. The density of 202.5 residents per square mile divides the 2020 population by 2025 land area and does not imply an even distribution among cities, farms, forest, or wetland.
Reading the Rankin County Mississippi map
I-20 and US 80 run from Pearl through Brandon toward Scott County. US 49 leads south from Richland toward Simpson County, while MS 25 turns northeast from Flowood along the reservoir side. Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is a major Pearl-Flowood reference, although terminal and local streets are simplified.
Boundary, Water, and Terrain
The Pearl River forms much of the Hinds County boundary, and Ross Barnett Reservoir creates a broad northwestern water edge. Continuous suburban development occupies the west, while rolling woods, farms, and the Pelahatchie Creek basin spread eastward. Contrasting road density makes the metropolitan-to-rural transition unusually clear.
Settlement and Regional Context
Brandon concentrates courthouse and administrative functions. Pearl and Flowood supply retail, medical, airport, and employment centers, while Richland anchors the US 49 logistics corridor. A July 2025 estimate about 3.3 percent above the 2020 census count reflects continued growth on the eastern side of metropolitan Jackson.
Practical Map Uses
- Sequence Pearl, Brandon, and Pelahatchie on I-20
- Compare Ross Barnett Reservoir with MS 25 access
- Relate the airport and Pearl River to the Jackson boundary
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the City of Jackson in Rankin County?
Central Jackson is in Hinds County. Pearl, Flowood, and Richland form a connected metropolitan area east of the Pearl River, so city and county boundaries should not be confused.
What geographic context does Ross Barnett Reservoir provide from Brandon toward Madison?
From Brandon, Ross Barnett Reservoir supplies a terrain or water cue for tracking the county toward Madison; precise access still belongs to a specialized map.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
- U.S. Census Bureau 2025 Gazetteer Files
- Mississippi Department of Transportation official highway map
- Regional landscape or institution reference
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