RANKIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
Rankin County is one of the fastest growing counties in Mississippi. Rankin County is located east of Jackson, Hinds County. Rankin County is one-half rural with beautiful rolling hills and one- half urban. The county has seven incorporated cities. With an area of 795 square miles Rankin is often thought of as a 'bedroom' community to Jackson.
The Barnett Reservoir on the Pearl River is a popular spot for all kinds of water recreation. It runs through Rankin County and provides year round quality fishing. The County Government is located in the City of Brandon which boasts excellent family activities and athletic facilities.
As of 2010 the population of Rankin County sat at 141,617, an increase of 22% from the 2000 census. Rankin County is governed by 5 supervisors elected to 4-year terms. In 2005 Rankin County was rated as one of the Top 10 rural places to live.
Rankin County hit one out of the park for baseball fans. The Atlanta Braves AA team moved from Greenville to Rankin County in 2005 where they play in a brand new $20 million stadium in the City of Pearl.