Rankin County | |
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![]() Rankin County Courthouse in Brandon | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi | |
![]() Mississippi's location within the U.S. | |
Coordinates: 32°16′N 89°57′W / 32.26°N 89.95°W | |
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Founded | February 4, 1828 |
Named for | Christopher Rankin |
Seat | Brandon |
Largest city | Pearl |
Area | |
• Total | 806 sq mi (2,090 km2) |
• Land | 775 sq mi (2,010 km2) |
• Water | 31 sq mi (80 km2) 3.8% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 157,031 |
• Density | 190/sq mi (75/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 3rd |
Website | www |
Rankin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. The western border of the county is formed by the Pearl River. As of the 2020 census, the population was 157,031,[1] making it the fourth-most populous county in Mississippi. The county seat is Brandon.[2] The county is named in honor of Christopher Rankin, a Mississippi Congressman who served from 1819 to 1826.
Rankin County is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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