2023 ACS Census Data · Population 222,494
Hinds County is a mid-sized county in Mississippi with a population of 222,494. The median household income is $49,966, 23% below the national average. The poverty rate is 21.6%, median home value is $151,200, and 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 29% above the national average.
Population
222,494
2023 estimate
Rank #318 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$49,966
Household
Rank #2691 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$151,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #1984 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
31.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #649 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
53.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.9%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
3% above Mississippi avg·23% below national avg
Poverty Rate
1% above Mississippi avg·44% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
15% above Mississippi avg·4% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$29,336
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
21.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
60.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
18% above Mississippi avg·28% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
32% above Mississippi avg·11% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
19% below Mississippi avg·21% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
36% below Mississippi avg·41% below national avg
Housing Units
106,225
Households
89,720
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,316
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
88.3%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
64% above Mississippi avg·29% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% above Mississippi avg·0% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
15.1%
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