Homefacts City Report. Brandon is located in Hillsborough County, FL. The population is 101,167, making Brandon the 2nd largest city in Hillsborough County. There are 11 public schools in Brandon with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Brandon is moderate, and there are 72 registered sex offenders residing in the city.
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