Hinds County, Mississippi Population 2022
Hinds County, Mississippi's estimated population is 219,888 with a growth rate of -1.78% 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 -10.51% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 8,645 | 0.00% | |
| 1840 | 19,098 | 10,453 | 120.91% |
| 1850 | 25,340 | 6,242 | 32.68% |
| 1860 | 31,339 | 5,999 | 23.67% |
| 1870 | 30,488 | -851 | -2.72% |
| 1880 | 43,958 | 13,470 | 44.18% |
| 1890 | 39,279 | -4,679 | -10.64% |
| 1900 | 52,577 | 13,298 | 33.86% |
| 1910 | 63,726 | 11,149 | 21.21% |
| 1920 | 57,110 | -6,616 | -10.38% |
| 1930 | 85,118 | 28,008 | 49.04% |
| 1940 | 107,273 | 22,155 | 26.03% |
| 1950 | 142,164 | 34,891 | 32.53% |
| 1960 | 187,045 | 44,881 | 31.57% |
| 1970 | 214,973 | 27,928 | 14.93% |
| 1980 | 250,998 | 36,025 | 16.76% |
| 1990 | 254,441 | 3,443 | 1.37% |
| 2010 | 245,720 | -8,721 | -3.43% |
| 2011 | 248,205 | 2,485 | 1.01% |
| 2012 | 247,997 | -208 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 246,250 | -1,747 | -0.70% |
| 2014 | 245,291 | -959 | -0.39% |
| 2015 | 244,216 | -1,075 | -0.44% |
| 2016 | 242,176 | -2,040 | -0.84% |
| 2017 | 239,929 | -2,247 | -0.93% |
| 2018 | 235,824 | -4,105 | -1.71% |
| 2019 | 231,840 | -3,984 | -1.69% |
| 2020 | 227,856 | -3,984 | -1.72% |
| 2021 | 223,872 | -3,984 | -1.75% |
| 2022 | 219,888 | -3,984 | -1.78% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58,510 | 24.83% |
| Black or African American | 171,899 | 72.96% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 272 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 1,701 | 0.72% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 73 | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race | 1,056 | 0.45% |
| Two or More Races | 2,093 | 0.89% |
Hinds County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 88,832 | 2.55 | 57.9 |
| Married | 30,358 | 3.25 | 80.5 |
| Male | 4,062 | 3.47 | 56 |
| Female | 20,342 | 3.61 | 44 |
| Non Family | 34,070 | 1.19 | 46.2 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,455 | 3.57% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12,635 | 8.27% |
| High School Graduate | 36,321 | 23.79% |
| Some College | 36,475 | 23.89% |
| Associates Degree | 15,681 | 10.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 26,350 | 17.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 19,785 | 12.96% |
Hinds County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 52 | 52 | 48 |
| Asian | 1,018 | 728 | 587 |
| White | 42,404 | 40,225 | 19,640 |
| 2+ Races | 1,109 | 982 | 372 |
| Other Race | 524 | 393 | 170 |
| Hispanic | 1,681 | 1,353 | 533 |
| Black | 106,692 | 91,508 | 24,952 |
| Native American | 156 | 127 | 28 |
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 92.31%.
$31,781
Average Earnings
$36,217
Average Male
$29,150
Average Female
Hinds County, Mississippi Language by Age
Hinds County, Mississippi Language
97.33% of Hinds County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 2.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.50% of the population.
Hinds County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 165,874 | 40,218 | 24.25% |
| Multiple | 2,036 | 433 | 21.27% |
| Asian | 1,640 | 270 | 16.46% |
| Hispanic | 3,455 | 507 | 14.67% |
| Native | 241 | 35 | 14.52% |
| White | 54,517 | 4,804 | 8.81% |
| Other | 237 | NaN% |
20.40%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.16%
Male Poverty Rate
21.48%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Hinds County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hinds County, Mississippi is Black, with 24.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hinds County, Mississippi is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.32%.
Hinds County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
35.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.7%
Male Marriage Rate
32.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Hinds County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,635 | 7.52% |
| Black | 6,907 | 5.47% |
| Native American | 61 | 34.27% |
| Islander | 4 | 5.48% |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 5.42% |
| Hispanic | 96 | 4.55% |
Hinds County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
7.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
82.75%
Born in Hinds County, Mississippi
98.44%
Native Born
1.56%
Foreign Born
0.98%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.44% of Hinds County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 82.75% having been born in Mississippi. 0.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- 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