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World Population Review
Hinds County, Mississippi Population 2021
Hinds County, Mississippi's estimated population is 223,872 with a growth rate of -1.75% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hinds County, Mississippi is the 2nd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 245,720 and has seen a growth of -8.89% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 223,872 | -3,984 | -1.75% |
| 2020 | 227,856 | -3,984 | -1.72% |
| 2019 | 231,840 | -3,984 | -1.69% |
| 2018 | 235,824 | -4,105 | -1.71% |
| 2017 | 239,929 | -2,247 | -0.93% |
| 2016 | 242,176 | -2,040 | -0.84% |
| 2015 | 244,216 | -1,075 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 245,291 | -959 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 246,250 | -1,747 | -0.70% |
| 2012 | 247,997 | -208 | -0.08% |
| 2011 | 248,205 | 2,485 | 1.01% |
| 2010 | 245,720 | -8,721 | -3.43% |
| 1990 | 254,441 | 3,443 | 1.37% |
| 1980 | 250,998 | 36,025 | 16.76% |
| 1970 | 214,973 | 27,928 | 14.93% |
| 1960 | 187,045 | 44,881 | 31.57% |
| 1950 | 142,164 | 34,891 | 32.53% |
| 1940 | 107,273 | 22,155 | 26.03% |
| 1930 | 85,118 | 28,008 | 49.04% |
| 1920 | 57,110 | -6,616 | -10.38% |
| 1910 | 63,726 | 11,149 | 21.21% |
| 1900 | 52,577 | 13,298 | 33.86% |
| 1890 | 39,279 | -4,679 | -10.64% |
| 1880 | 43,958 | 13,470 | 44.18% |
| 1870 | 30,488 | -851 | -2.72% |
| 1860 | 31,339 | 5,999 | 23.67% |
| 1850 | 25,340 | 6,242 | 32.68% |
| 1840 | 19,098 | 10,453 | 120.91% |
| 1830 | 8,645 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-1.75%
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State
Founded
1821
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
245,720
Growth Since 2010
-8.89%
Hinds County, Mississippi Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 173,413 | 72.62% |
| White | 60,513 | 25.34% |
| Asian | 1,851 | 0.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1,340 | 0.56% |
| Some Other Race | 1,277 | 0.53% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 329 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 74 | 0.03% |
Hinds County, Mississippi Population by Race
Hinds County, Mississippi Population Pyramid $2021
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Hinds County, Mississippi Population by Age
Hinds County, Mississippi Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 88,611 | 2.59 | 58 |
| Non Family | 33,374 | 1.22 | 46.4 |
| Married | 30,480 | 3.26 | 79.7 |
| Female | 20,728 | 3.67 | 45 |
| Male | 4,029 | 3.38 | 57.1 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
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Hinds County, Mississippi Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,915 | 3.85% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13,201 | 8.60% |
| High School Graduate | 38,349 | 24.98% |
| Some College | 37,627 | 24.51% |
| Associates Degree | 13,875 | 9.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 26,160 | 17.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 18,395 | 11.98% |
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Hinds County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Hinds County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 106,322 | 90,751 | 23,785 |
| White | 43,505 | 40,905 | 19,411 |
| Hispanic | 1,750 | 1,179 | 431 |
| Asian | 1,152 | 893 | 576 |
| 2+ Races | 768 | 646 | 218 |
| Other Race | 653 | 411 | 117 |
| Native American | 161 | 139 | 58 |
| Islander | 58 | 58 | 55 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 94.83%.
Hinds County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
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$31,574
Average Earnings
$35,155
Average Male
$30,103
Average Female
Hinds County, Mississippi Earnings by Educational Attainment
Hinds County, Mississippi Language by Age
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Hinds County, Mississippi Language
97.21% of Hinds County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 2.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.57% of the population.
Hinds County, Mississippi Language
Hinds County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 167,257 | 41,464 | 24.79% |
| White | 56,155 | 5,503 | 9.80% |
| Hispanic | 3,570 | 975 | 27.31% |
| Other | 1,241 | 472 | 38.03% |
| Asian | 1,789 | 441 | 24.65% |
| Multiple | 1,284 | 412 | 32.09% |
| Native | 280 | 95 | 33.93% |
21.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.44%
Male Poverty Rate
22.89%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Hinds County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hinds County, Mississippi is Other, with 38.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hinds County, Mississippi is White, with 9.80% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.05%.
Hinds County, Mississippi Poverty
Hinds County, Mississippi Poverty Rate by Education
Hinds County, Mississippi Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
35.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.7%
Male Marriage Rate
31.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Hinds County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
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Hinds County, Mississippi Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Hinds County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
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Hinds County, Mississippi Marital Status
Hinds County, Mississippi Veterans by War
Hinds County, Mississippi Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,985 | 5.51% |
| White | 3,931 | 7.89% |
| Hispanic | 100 | 4.56% |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 6.09% |
| Native American | 26 | 13.40% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.66% |
| Islander | 3 | 4.05% |
Hinds County, Mississippi Veterans by Race
Hinds County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
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7.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
Hinds County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
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61.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.1%
Employment Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
Hinds County, Mississippi Employment by Age
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Hinds County, Mississippi Employment by Race
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Hinds County, Mississippi Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.34%
Native Born
1.66%
Foreign Born
1.07%
Non Citizen
0.60%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.34% of Hinds County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 82.10% having been born in Mississippi. 1.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Hinds County, Mississippi Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990