Hinds County Summary

Life in Hinds County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Hinds County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hinds County:

  • The population in Hinds County is 226,541.

  • The median home value in Hinds County is $108,634.

  • The median income in Hinds County is $48,596.

  • The median rent in Hinds County is $1,004.

  • The unemployment rate in Hinds County is 7.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Hinds County is 21.0%.

  • The average high in Hinds County is 80.8° and there are 126.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Hinds County

List Of Cities & Towns in Hinds County

Jackson, MS Population 153,271

Clinton, MS Population 27,668

Byram, MS Population 12,922

Raymond, MS Population 1,974

Terry, MS Population 1,541

Utica, MS Population 977

Bolton, MS Population 936

Edwards, MS Population 903

Learned, MS Population 51

Map Of Hinds County

Hinds County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Hinds County is 80.8°.

  • There are 80.92 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 126.4 inches of rain each year with 0.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:42 hours of sun each day in Hinds County.

StatHinds County
Mean High80.8
Nice Days80.92
Rainfall126.4
Snowfall0.4
Sunny_hours5:42
80.8°
Average High
126.4
Inches of Rain

Hinds County Photos

Oldtrace
Source: Public Domain
Jackson Mississippi Panorama
Source: Public Domain
Standard Life Building Jackson Ms
Source: Wikipedia User | GFDL
Towncreekmississippi
Source: Wikipedia User | PD
Jackson Mississippi
Source: Wikipedia User | PD
Jackson Evers International Airport In July
Source: Public Domain

Hinds County Demographics

Population over time in Hinds County

The current population in Hinds County is 226,541. The population has decreased -3.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 230,772 -2.1%
2021 235,604 -1.3%
2020 238,797 -

Gender in Hinds County

  • Hinds County is 53.1% female with 120,231 female residents.

  • Hinds County is 46.9% male with 106,309 male residents.

Female
53.1% (120,231)
Male
46.9% (106,309)
Gender Hinds County MS USA
Female 53.1% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 46.9% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Hinds County

Hinds County is:

  • 23.7% White with 53,578 White residents.

  • 72.7% African American with 164,769 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 149 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 1,685 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 22 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 278 Other residents.

  • 1.1% Two Or More with 2,479 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.6% Hispanic with 3,581 Hispanic residents.

White
23.7% (53,578)
African American
72.7% (164,769)
American Indian
0.1% (149)
Asian
0.7% (1,685)
Hawaiian
0.0% (22)
Other
0.1% (278)
Two Or More
1.1% (2,479)
Hispanic
1.6% (3,581)

Table: Hinds County By Race

Race Hinds County MS USA
White 23.7% 55.9% 58.9%
African American 72.7% 37.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.1% 2.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.6% 3.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Hinds County, Mississippi

  • 8.0% of households in Hinds County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.7% of households in Hinds County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.1% of households in Hinds County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Hinds County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Hinds County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.1% of households in Hinds County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Hinds County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.2% of households in Hinds County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.1% of households in Hinds County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.2% of households in Hinds County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
8.0% (18,073)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.7% (15,112)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.1% (25,047)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.0% (24,918)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.1% (31,930)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.1% (40,986)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.6% (26,372)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.2% (25,371)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.1% (9,265)
$200,000 or more
4.2% (9,462)
Income Hinds County MS USA
Less than $10,000 8.0% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.7% 6.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.1% 11.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.0% 9.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.1% 13.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.1% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.6% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.2% 13.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.1% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.2% 4.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Hinds County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Hinds County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Hinds County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 23.0% of adults in Hinds County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Hinds County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Hinds County completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Hinds County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Hinds County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Hinds County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Hinds County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (11,327)
9-12th Grade
7% (15,857)
High School / GED
23% (52,104)
Some College
24% (54,369)
Associate's Degree
10% (22,654)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (40,777)
Master's Degree
9% (20,388)
Professional Degree
2% (4,530)
Doctorate Degree
2% (4,530)
Education Hinds County MS USA
< 9th Grade 5% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 9% 6%
High School / GED 23% 30% 26%
Some College 24% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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