Hinds County, Mississippi

Total Population: 222,494

County Seat: Jackson

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Median Home Value

$151,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$49,966

Across all households

Median Age

36.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

31.1%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)72.2%
White (Non-Hispanic)23.2%
Hispanic or Latino2.0%
Two or More Races1.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

23.7%

65 Years and Over

15.7%

Male

46.8%

Female

53.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.6%

No Health Insurance

12.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

31.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

11.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$49,966

Mean Household Income

$71,220

Per Capita Income

$29,336

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

14.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$151,200

Median Rent

$1,032/mo

Total Housing Units

106,225

Owner-Occupied

57.9%

Renter-Occupied

42.1%

Vacancy Rate

15.5%

Married Couple Households

32.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

41.7%

Average Household Size

2.38

Broadband Internet Access

88.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28049.