Hinds County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28049 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 218,533 | — | #322 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,402 | -34.3% | #2,803 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.9 years | -5.1% | #2,762 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $159,900 | -43.3% | #2,026 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,061 | -8.8% | #815 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.7% | +80.0% | #2,882 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hinds County has a population of 218,533, making it the #322 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.9 years, which is 5.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Hinds County is $49,402, ranking #2,803 out of 3,222 counties — 34.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.7% and unemployment stands at 7.5%.
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The median home value in Hinds County is $159,900 (-43.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,061/mo and the homeownership rate is 58.3%.
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87.1% of residents in Hinds County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.0% below the national rate.
About Hinds County, Mississippi
Hinds County, Mississippi has a total population of 218,533, making it the 322nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hinds County is 36.9 years, which is 5.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hinds County is $49,402, which ranks #2,803 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5%.
The median home value in Hinds County is $159,900, 43.3% below the national median. Renters in Hinds County pay a median gross rent of $1,061 per month. The homeownership rate is 58.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hinds County, 31.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.6 min.
Hinds County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 71.7% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (22.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.1%).
All data for Hinds County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.