Hinds County's 2026 population is estimated at 211,058, reflecting a -0.39% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Hinds County is the 2nd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 245,717 and has grown -14.11% since 2010.
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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