Population 218,533 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of Hinds County: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in Hinds County
Household size in Hinds County
| Period | Hinds County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.70 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.71 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.30 | −0.14 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in Hinds County run small, averaging 2.41 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.71, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hinds County
| Period | Hinds County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8 | 35.9 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.5 | 36.9 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.4 | 37.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +3.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Hinds County is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.7, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.8, as it has nationally. Hinds County is younger than at least four in five Mississippi counties.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hinds County
| Period | Hinds County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 17.1% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 16.8% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 15.7% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 14.7% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in six households in Hinds County (17.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hinds County
Renters in Hinds County
| Period | Hinds County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1% | 31.3% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.2% | 32.4% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.0% | 32.4% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.7% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +1.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Hinds County than nationally: 41.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 48.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only seven of Mississippi's 82 counties have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hinds County
| Period | Hinds County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 11.3% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 12.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 13.3% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 12.0% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +0.7 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.0% of the housing in Hinds County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hinds County
| Period | Hinds County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1982 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1983 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1984 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1987 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Hinds County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1977, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the Jackson area overall, where the median home dates to 1987. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the east. Of Mississippi's 82 counties, only five have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hinds County
| Period | Hinds County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $795 | $796 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $804 | $862 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $903 | $940 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,105 | $1,161 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$311 | +$364 | +$315 | +$606 |
The median renter in Hinds County pays $1,105 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $311 a month from 2006–10, a 39% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hinds County
Bachelor's degrees in Hinds County
| Period | Hinds County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.3% | 28.1% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.2% | 28.8% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.4% | 29.7% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.7% | 33.0% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Hinds County as nationally: 32.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of Mississippi's 82 counties, only five have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hinds County
| Period | Hinds County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.2% | 83.3% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.6% | 85.3% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.4% | 86.9% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.1% | 88.8% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +5.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Hinds County is close to the national rate: 89.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Hinds County has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Mississippi counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hinds County
| Period | Hinds County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 8.0% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 9.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 7.2% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 5.7% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −2.3 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Hinds County: 7.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.6 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hinds County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 2.41 | 37.7 | 17.7% | 41.7% | 15.0% | 1977 | $1,105 | 32.7% | 89.1% | 7.6% |
| Rankin County | 2.61 | 39.6 | 11.1% | 23.2% | 7.7% | 1994 | $1,250 | 33.4% | 90.8% | 4.3% |
| Warren County | 2.58 | 40.0 | 14.3% | 30.1% | 20.4% | 1978 | $942 | 29.6% | 88.4% | 4.8% |
| Scott County | 2.93 | 38.4 | 22.9% | 28.7% | 15.3% | 1987 | $863 | 13.3% | 77.8% | 4.4% |
| Madison Parish | 2.85 | 36.5 | 18.8% | 46.9% | 30.1% | 1975 | $831 | 14.7% | 78.0% | 5.4% |
| Newton County | 2.63 | 38.0 | 12.9% | 20.9% | 14.6% | 1982 | $734 | 19.3% | 85.9% | 5.2% |
| Richland Parish | 2.59 | 39.0 | 17.3% | 33.2% | 15.8% | 1982 | $914 | 16.8% | 79.2% | 9.0% |
| Lauderdale County | 2.51 | 39.8 | 17.6% | 34.9% | 14.6% | 1981 | $1,049 | 24.6% | 85.8% | 6.6% |
| Jackson Parish | 2.61 | 42.0 | 13.7% | 30.0% | 23.4% | 1979 | $799 | 14.4% | 85.7% | 8.1% |
| Marengo County | 2.46 | 43.0 | 12.5% | 29.8% | 18.1% | 1982 | $739 | 19.2% | 86.0% | 5.2% |
| Bienville Parish | 2.29 | 45.3 | 11.4% | 29.8% | 19.5% | 1979 | $571 | 13.2% | 86.9% | 7.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Lake County, OH · Hays County, TX · Henry County, GA · Ingham County, MI · Jackson County, OR · Jefferson County, MO · Jefferson County, TX · Johnston County, NC · Kalamazoo County, MI · Hawaii County, HI
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hinds County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.