Hinds County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Hinds County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28049
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 049
Geography
- Land Area
- 869.85 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.44 sq mi
- Total Area
- 877.28 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.267788
- Longitude
- -90.466017
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 215,550
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 164,779
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 212,281 | 98.5% |
| Hispanic | 3,274 | 1.5% |
| White | 50,307 | 23.3% |
| Black | 156,883 | 72.8% |
| Asian | 909 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 366 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 529 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 163,187 | 99.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,594 | 1.0% |
| White | 41,795 | 25.4% |
| Black | 119,407 | 72.5% |
| Asian | 740 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,389 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 293 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 218,533
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $54,643
- Poverty Rate
- 21.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 47,593
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 50,452 | 23.1% |
| Black | 157,160 | 71.9% |
| Asian | 1,842 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 167,127
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 61,303 | 36.7% |
| Republican | 19,769 | 11.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 86,026 | 51.5% |
| Other | 29 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 70,036 | 41.9% |
| Female | 89,987 | 53.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 30,093 | 18.0% |
| Hispanic | 2,129 | 1.3% |
| Black | 129,239 | 77.3% |
| Asian | 1,175 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 50,846
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 30.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 10,980 | 36.5% |
| Hispanic | 391 | 18.4% |
| Black | 37,830 | 29.3% |
| Asian | 215 | 18.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 20,198 | 28.8% |
| Female | 29,283 | 32.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 29,095 (20.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 44,961 (31.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 106,340
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $150,280
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,078
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 8.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.