State rank#1 of 82
Smallest county218,533 residentsHinds County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 28049
Hinds County, Mississippi
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population218,533
Household income$49,402
Unemployment3.2%
Life expectancy70.8 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Hinds County has 218,533 residents and ranks #1 by population among Mississippi county equivalents. Median household income is $49,402. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.2%. Its clearest relative strength is bachelor’s degree or higher. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Mississippi
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Hinds County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Hinds County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is bachelor’s degree or higher.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $159,900 median home value and $1,061/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $49,402, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Hinds County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, primary care access, and mental health access. College attainment is 31.2% and life expectancy is 70.8 years.
Potential advantages
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 31.2%, rank #6 of 82 available Mississippi counties.
- Primary care access: 1 per 1,119 residents, rank #6 of 81 available Mississippi counties.
- Mental health access: 1 per 229 residents, rank #8 of 79 available Mississippi counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,061/mo, rank #75 of 82; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $159,900, rank #63 of 82; investigate local variation before moving.
- Poor or fair health: 27.1%, rank #54 of 82; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Mississippi
Rank and range use only counties in Mississippi with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$49,402
$49,402; below the state county median of $49,518.
State rank #42 of 82 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$159,900
$159,900; above the state county median of $122,250.
State rank #63 of 82 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,061/mo
$1,061/mo; above the state county median of $776/mo.
State rank #75 of 82 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.2%
3.2%; below the state county median of 3.4%.
State rank #27 of 82 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
31.2%
31.2%; above the state county median of 17.8%.
State rank #6 of 82 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
70.8 years
70.8 years; below the state county median of 70.9 years.
State rank #45 of 81 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
27.1%
27.1%; above the state county median of 25%.
State rank #54 of 82 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
12.9%
12.9%; below the state county median of 13.8%.
State rank #20 of 82 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,119 residents
1 per 1,119 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,795 residents.
State rank #6 of 81 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 229 residents
1 per 229 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,436 residents.
State rank #8 of 79 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Hinds County FAQ
Is Hinds County a good place to live?
Hinds County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, primary care access, and mental health access. College attainment is 31.2% and life expectancy is 70.8 years.
What should I know before moving to Hinds County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $159,900 median home value and $1,061/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $49,402, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Hinds County?
Hinds County has 218,533 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Hinds County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 28049; the parent state FIPS is 28.
What is the median household income in Hinds County?
The ACS median household income is $49,402.
How much does housing cost in Hinds County?
Housing benchmarks are $159,900 median home value and $1,061/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $49,402, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Hinds County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.2%.
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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