Hinds County's estimated 2026 population is 211,058 with a growth rate of -0.39% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hinds County is the 2nd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 245,717 and has seen a growth of -14.11% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36.9 years
Female: 38.5 years
Male: 35 years
There are 167,240 adults, (35,702 of whom are seniors) in Hinds County.
Female: 116,275 (53.2%)
Male: 102,258 (46.8%)
The racial composition of Hinds County includes 71.92% Black or African American, 23.09% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 157,160 | 71.92% |
| White | 50,452 | 23.09% |
| Two or more races | 6,408 | 2.93% |
| Other race | 2,104 | 0.96% |
| Asian | 1,842 | 0.84% |
| Native American | 556 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.01% |
Hinds County's average per capita income is $38,145. Household income levels show a median of $49,402. The poverty rate stands at 22.67%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,454 | $117,139 |
| Families | $64,969 | $87,186 |
| Households | $49,402 | $70,611 |
| Non Families | $32,247 | $44,689 |
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