Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Hinds County, MS

The map below shows majority race by area in Hinds County, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Hinds County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Hinds County, MS map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Hinds County overall is black, making up 69.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is white at 26.9%. There are more black people in the central areas of the county. People who identify as white are most likely to be living in the northwest places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:

Race in Hinds County
Race
Hinds County, MS Population
White
26.9%
Hispanic
1.5%
Black
69.2%
Asian
1.1%
Native American
0.1%
Other
1.1%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Hinds County, MS Population
White
26.9%
Hispanic
1.5%
Black
69.2%
Asian
1.1%
Native American
0.1%
Other
1.1%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Hinds County, MS

The map below shows diversity in Hinds County. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the county would both be considered lacking diversity.

Hinds County, MS map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Hinds County Diversity Score

52

With a diversity score of 52 out of 100, Hinds County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Hinds County's proper boundaries is to the west of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the central parts of Hinds County.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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