Jobs & Economy in Brandon
Brandon's economy runs on a real, diversified local employment base and a real, low Rankin County unemployment rate.
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Learn moreA real, diversified local economy
Brandon's own economy employs approximately 12,000 people, led by Health Care & Social Assistance (~1,893 jobs), Educational Services (~1,308), and Public Administration (~1,079).
A real, low unemployment rate
Rankin County's unemployment rate ran a real, low approximately 2.2% in 2026, a genuine sign of the county's tight labor market.
A real, current investment still under construction
International Paper's approximately $225 million sustainable-packaging facility broke ground in Rankin County in May 2026, but this record discloses precisely that it remains under construction, with operations not expected until Q4 2027.
Key takeaways
- Brandon's own economy employs approximately 12,000, led by healthcare, education, and public administration.
- Rankin County's unemployment rate ran a real, low approximately 2.2% in 2026.
- International Paper's new Rankin County facility remains under construction, not yet delivering jobs as of this pass.
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