Hinds County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Name: Hinds County, Mississippi Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Hinds County, Mississippi has a population of 218,533, the 1st most populous county in Mississippi. The median household income is $49,402 and the median home value is $159,900. The poverty rate is 22.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Hinds County Quick Facts

Population 218,533

Median Household Income $49,402

Median Home Value $159,900

Poverty Rate 22.7%

Unemployment Rate 7.5%

Median Age 36.9 years

Homeownership Rate 58.3%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 31.2%

High School Graduation 88.7%

Cities/Places 9

Population 218,533 1st of 82

Median Income $49,402 12% lower than state

Poverty Rate 22.7%

Unemployment 7.5%

How Hinds County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	222,494	218,533	-1.8%
Median household income	$49,966	$49,402	-1.1%
Median home value	$151,200	$159,900	+5.8%

Median Household Income

Hinds

$49,402

$56,447

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hinds

$159,900

$169,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.6%

$25K-$50K 25.0%

$50K-$100K 28.4%

$100K+ 21.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

9.1%

$10K-$15K

6.2%

$15K-$20K

5.2%

$20K-$25K

5.2%

$25K-$30K

5.3%

$30K-$35K

5.7%

$35K-$40K

4.6%

$40K-$45K

5.2%

$45K-$50K

4.3%

$50K-$60K

7.0%

$60K-$75K

9.1%

$75K-$100K

12.3%

$100K-$125K

6.7%

$125K-$150K

4.4%

$150K-$200K

5.4%

$200K+

4.5%

Employment

7.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

59.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 58.3%

Renter 41.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,061/mo 25.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.5%

18-34

24.2%

35-54

23.7%

55-74

22.4%

75+

6.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 56 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Hinds County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Jackson	146,631	$42,071	27.9%	$111,700
Clinton	27,195	$74,745	9.6%	$225,800
Byram	12,799	$70,445	9.1%	$206,600
Raymond	1,663	$40,060	20.6%	$191,100
Terry	1,620	$47,734	13.7%	$162,100
Edwards	930	$34,722	23.2%	$93,400
Utica	799	$35,729	33.3%	$109,500
Bolton	597	$31,250	25.5%	$43,100
Learned	72	$78,750	2.8%	$158,300

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Population Overview

Hinds County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 218,533. It is the 1st most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hinds County is 36.9 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hinds County is $49,402. This is 12% lower than the state median of $56,447. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.7%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. 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 7.5%. This is 31% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $159,900. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $169,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 58.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% lower than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hinds County is Black or African American, making up 71.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 22.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (22.9%) is well below the state average of 55.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (71.7% vs 36.3%).

Education

31.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Hinds County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hinds County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Mississippi and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hinds County, Mississippi?

Hinds County has a population of 218,533, making it the 1st most populous county in Mississippi.

What is the median income in Hinds County?

The median household income in Hinds County is $49,402 with a poverty rate of 22.7%.

How many cities are in Hinds County, Mississippi?

Hinds County contains 9 Census-designated places.