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The county has an area of 800 square miles and may be thought of as a 'bedroom' community environment to Jackson.
The Barnett Reservoir on the Pearl River is a popular
spot for all kinds of water recreation, and Brandon boasts excellent family athletic facilities.
The River Oaks Woman's Hospital in Flowood features world-class birthing suites and Rankin County's
health-care index rating was higher than any rural county's in the nation.
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- Brandon
- Florence
- Flowood
- Pearl
- Pelahatchie
- Puckett
- Richland
- Sandhill
- Star
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The U.S. Census Bureau states, as of 2010 data, the population of Rankin County is at 141,617. This is an increase
of 23% from the 2000 census. The U.S. Census Bureau lists Rankin Co. as having 3,422 businesses. The county seat is Brandon. Rankin Co.
is governed by 5 supervisors elected to 4-year terms.
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More economic data can be found here: Rankin First | CMPDD | Census.gov
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