Hinds County , Mississippi

Hinds County: County in Mississippi, United States

About

Hinds County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 245,285 and a population density of 108 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 227,966 inhabitants. Its county seat is Jackson, Raymond. The county was created 201 years ago in 1821.

Hinds County Quick Facts

Population : 227,966 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Mississippi (United States)
Area : 2272 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.9%
Land as percent of area : 99.1%
Named for : Thomas Hinds
Altitude : 361 feet / 110 meters
Capital : Jackson, Raymond
Establishment : February 02, 1821
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 17:27:17 (27th May 2022)
Density : 100 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -7.6% (2010-2020)
Hinds County locator map
Location of Hinds County on Mississippi map.
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Map of Mississippi highlighting Hinds County
Map of Mississippi highlighting Hinds County locator map image
Map of Mississippi highlighting Hinds County locator map image

Geography

Hinds County is located at 32°16'0"N 90°26'34"W (32.2667000, -90.4428200). It has 3 neighbors: Copiah County, Rankin County and Yazoo County.

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The largest city of Hinds County is Jackson with a population of 157,821. Other cities include, Clinton population 23,873, Byram population 11,265, Raymond population 2,082 and Taylorsville population 1,241. See all Hinds County cities & populated places.

Hinds County Populated Places

Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Hinds County.

City Name Population Title
Jackson 157,821 Capital and largest city of Mississippi
Clinton 23,873 Suburb city of Jackson, located in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States
Byram 11,265 City in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States
Raymond 2,082 City in Mississippi
Taylorsville 1,241 City in Smith County, Mississippi, United States of America
Terry 1,241 Town in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States
Edwards 999 Town in Mississippi, USA
Utica 889 Town in Mississippi, United States
Bolton 523 Town of the United States
Learned 82 City in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States of America

Hinds County has 3 neighbours.

  • Jackson

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Hinds County decreased by 7.6% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 245,285 - census
2011 248,205 1.18% estimation process
2012 247,997 -0.08% estimation process
2013 246,250 -0.71% estimation process
2014 245,291 -0.39% estimation process
2015 244,216 -0.44% estimation process
2016 242,176 -0.84% estimation process
2017 239,929 -0.94% estimation process
2018 235,824 -1.74% estimation process
2019 231,840 -1.72% estimation process
2020 227,966 -1.7% estimation process

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People born in Hinds County (3)

People born in Hinds County, including author Kate Stone, politician Hillman Terome Frazier, Arkansas attorney and jurist Burrill Bunn Battle, .

List

Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)

County Name Population Title
Harrison County 208,801 County in Mississippi, United States
De Soto County 173,323 County in Mississippi, United States
Jackson 157,821 Capital and largest city of Mississippi
Rankin County 155,975 County in Mississippi, United States
Jackson County 143,802 County in Mississippi, United States
Madison County 106,871 County in Mississippi, United States
Lee County 85,466 County in Mississippi, United States
Forrest County 75,009 County in Mississippi, United States
Lauderdale County 73,751 County in Mississippi, United States
Gulfport 71,438 City in Mississippi
West Gulfport 71,329 City in Harrison County, Mississippi, United States of America
Jones County 67,993 County in South Dakota, United States
Lamar County 64,165 County in Mississippi, United States
Auburn 60,258 City in Lee County, Alabama, USA
Lowndes County 58,309 County in Mississippi, United States
Southaven 56,644 City in DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States