Hinds County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hinds County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 222,494. It is the 1st most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hinds County is 36.6 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hinds County is $49,966. This is 9% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 21.6%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.7%. This is 28% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $151,200. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $161,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 57.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% lower than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hinds County is Black or African American, making up 72.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 23.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (23.2%) is well below the state average of 55.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (72.2% vs 36.9%).

Education

31.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Hinds County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 29% higher than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.5%.