Hinds County, MS

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Population

241,774

0.606% 1-year decline

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

Median Age

34.4

Poverty Rate

22.2%

Median Household Income

$43,005

4.86% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$115,200

5.3% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

105,648

0.194% 1-year decline

About

In 2018, Hinds County, MS had a population of 242k people with a median age of 34.4 and a median household income of $43,005. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Hinds County, MS declined from 243,249 to 241,774, a -0.606% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,011 to $43,005, a 4.86% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hinds County, MS are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (71.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (24.9%), White (Hispanic) (0.792%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.782%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.576%). NaNk% of the people in Hinds County, MS speak a non-English language, and 98.9% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hinds County, MS are Hinds Community College (3,549 degrees awarded in 2017), Jackson State University (1,451 degrees), and Mississippi College (1,395 degrees).

The median property value in Hinds County, MS is $115,200, and the homeownership rate is 58.4%. Most people in Hinds County, MS commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 22.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Hinds County, MS is 2 cars per household.

Hinds County, MS borders Copiah County, MS, Madison County, MS, Claiborne County, MS, Rankin County, MS, Simpson County, MS, Warren County, MS, and Yazoo County, MS.

United States Mississippi Jackson, MS

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Mississippi (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Mississippi across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Hinds County, MS went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 71.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (26.7%), followed by Other (1.91%). The most partisan county was George County, MS with 87.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (71.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (26.7%)
Republican Party
Other (1.91%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 71.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (26.7%), followed by Other (1.91%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Hinds County, MS

71.4% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Mississippi

George County, MS
87.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Itawamba County, MS
87% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Claiborne County, MS
86.8% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Mississippi was George County, MS with 87.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Mississippi colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Mississippi

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Roger Wicker

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat after Thad Cochran's resignation.

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Mississippi over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Mississippi

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Mississippi have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Hinds County, MS is home to a population of 242k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2018, 1.79% of Hinds County, MS residents were born outside of the country (4.33k people).

In 2018, there were 2.89 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (174k people) in Hinds County, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 60.2k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.91k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hinds County, MS

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
174k ± 328
White (Non-Hispanic)
60.2k ± 106
White (Hispanic)
1.91k ± 450

1.55%

Hispanic Population

3.74k people

1.55% of the people in Hinds County, MS are hispanic (3.74k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hinds County, MS as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.79%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

4.33k people

1.79%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

4.35k people

As of 2018, 1.79% of Hinds County, MS residents (4.33k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hinds County, MS was 1.79%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hinds County, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.1

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.8

In 2018, the median age of all people in Hinds County, MS was 34.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 34, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 35. But people in Hinds County, MS are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Hinds County, MS residents was 34.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
22,332 ± 3,655 people
Vietnam
4,461 ± 1,639 people
India
4,072 ± 1,566 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 22,332 Mississippi residents, followed by Vietnam with 4,461 and India with 4,072.

Citizenship

98.9%

2018 Citizenship

98.9%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 98.9% of Hinds County, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Hinds County, MS was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hinds County, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,748 ± 387
Gulf War (1990s)
1,965 ± 298
Gulf War (2001-)
1,949 ± 323

Hinds County, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.91 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Hinds County, MS is $43,005. In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Hinds County, MS was Census Tract 14 with a value of $91,125, followed by Census Tract 2 and Census Tract 108.06, with respective values of $91,061 and $85,163.

Males in Mississippi have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $36,636. The income inequality in Mississippi (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Hinds County, MS employs 106k people. The largest industries in Hinds County, MS are Health Care & Social Assistance (19,090 people), Retail Trade (11,414 people), and Educational Services (10,422 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($76,940), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($49,823), and Information ($40,290).

Wages

Median Household Income

$43,005

2018 value

± $1,236

4.86%

1 Year Growth

± 3.77%

Households in Hinds County, MS have a median annual income of $43,005, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $41,011 in 2017, which represents a 4.86% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Hinds County, MS compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.

$52,323

Average Male Salary in Mississippi

± $1,698

$36,636

Average Female Salary in Mississippi

± $1,074

In 2017, full-time male employees in Mississippi made 1.43 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Mississippi by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Mississippi

White
$45,496 ± $1,341
Asian
$44,270 ± $11,739
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$38,514 ± $48,157

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Mississippi workers was White. These workers were paid 1.03 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Mississippi.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Mississippi by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hinds County, MS is from Mississippi.

0.442

2017 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.446

2016 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2017, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.919% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Mississippi across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 14
Census Tract 2
Census Tract 108.06

In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hinds County, MS was Census Tract 14 with a value of $91,125, followed by Census Tract 2 and Census Tract 108.06, with respective values of $91,061 and $85,163.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Hinds County, MS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

22.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hinds County, MS (51.8k out of 233k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
44,800 ± 1,529
White
5,638 ± 532
Hispanic
975 ± 382

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hinds County, MS is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

106k

2018 Value

± 2,455

-0.194%

1 Year decline

± 3.29%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Hinds County, MS declined at a rate of -0.194%, from 106k employees to 106k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hinds County, MS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (12,676 people), Sales & Related Occupations (10,495 people), and Management Occupations (7,558 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hinds County, MS.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Hinds County, MS, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (12,676 people), Sales & Related Occupations (10,495 people), and Management Occupations (7,558 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Hinds County, MS has an unusually high number of residents working as Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.79 times higher than expected), Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (1.46 times), and Legal Occupations (1.41 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Hinds County, MS, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($84,318), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($63,393), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($60,674).

Industries

Employment by Industries

106k

2018 Value

± 2,455

-0.194%

1 Year decline

± 3.29%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Hinds County, MS declined at a rate of -0.194%, from 106k employees to 106k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hinds County, MS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (19,090 people), Retail Trade (11,414 people), and Educational Services (10,422 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hinds County, MS, though some of these residents may live in Hinds County, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Hinds County, MS, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (19,090 people), Retail Trade (11,414 people), and Educational Services (10,422 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Hinds County, MS has an unusually high number of Public Administration (1.65 times higher than expected), Health Care & Social Assistance (1.3 times), and Accommodation & Food Services (1.23 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Hinds County, MS, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($76,940), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($49,823), and Information ($40,290).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound Mississippi product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $39.9B, followed by Textiles/leather ($25.1B) and Mixed freight ($13.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Mississippi products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Mississippi.

$187B

2015 Value in Mississippi

$277B

Projected 2045 Value in Mississippi

48.7% growth

In 2015, total outbound Mississippi trade was $187B. This is expected to increase 48.7% to $277B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Mississippi trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Most Common Trade Partners

Alabama
$34.4B
Tennessee
$16.3B
Louisiana
$15.4B

In 2015, the top outbound Mississippi domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Alabama with $34.4B, followed by Tennessee with $16.3B and Louisiana and $15.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Mississippi shares with each state (excluding itself).

Education

In 2017, universities in Hinds County, MS awarded 8,108 degrees. The student population of Hinds County, MS is skewed towards women, with 11,672 male students and 20,438 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hinds County, MS are Black or African American (4,538 and 57.8%), followed by White (2,734 and 34.8%), Unknown (207 and 2.64%), and Two or More Races (123 and 1.57%).

The largest universities in Hinds County, MS by number of degrees awarded are Hinds Community College (3,549 and 43.8%), Jackson State University (1,451 and 17.9%), and Mississippi College (1,395 and 17.2%).

The most popular majors in Hinds County, MS are General Studies (909 and 11.2%), General Business Administration & Management (650 and 8.02%), and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (522 and 6.44%).

The median tuition costs in Hinds County, MS are $23,900 for private four year colleges, and $7,501 and $7,501 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
321 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
149 degree-majorss awarded
Social Work
134 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hinds County, MS was General Business Administration & Management with 321 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Hinds County, MS according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Hinds Community College
3,549 degrees awarded
Jackson State University
1,451 degrees awarded
Mississippi College
1,395 degrees awarded

$7,501

Median In-State Public

$23,900

Median Private

In 2017, the Hinds County, MS institution with the largest number of graduating students was Hinds Community College with 3,549 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

3,248

Degrees Awarded to Men

4,860

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 3,248 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hinds County, MS, which is 0.668 times less than the 4,860 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Hinds County, MS by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
4,538 degrees awarded
White
2,734 degrees awarded
Unknown
207 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Hinds County, MS were to Black or African American students. These 4,538 degrees mean that there were 1.66 times more Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 2,734 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hinds County, MS was $115,200 in 2018, which is 0.502 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $109,400 to $115,200, a 5.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Hinds County, MS is 58.4%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Hinds County, MS have an average commute time of 22.4 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Hinds County, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$115,200

2018 Median

± $2,910

$109,400

2017 Median

± $3,014

In 2018, the median property value in Hinds County, MS grew to to $115,200 from the previous year's value of $109,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Hinds County, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hinds County, MS the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$43,005

Median Household Income

± $1,236

88.7k

Number of Households

± 2,124

In 2018, the median household income of the 88.7k households in Hinds County, MS grew to $43,005 from the previous year's value of $41,011.

The following chart displays the households in Hinds County, MS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Hinds County, MS distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hinds County, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

58.4%

2018 Homeownership

59.3%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 58.4% of the housing units in Hinds County, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 59.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Hinds County, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

22.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hinds County, MS have a shorter commute time (22.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 1.23% of the workforce in Hinds County, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hinds County, MS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
84.9%
Carpooled
9.86%
Worked At Home
2.31%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Hinds County, MS was Drove Alone (84.9%), followed by those who Carpooled (9.86%) and those who Worked At Home (2.31%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hinds County, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hinds County, MS have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

87.6% of the population of Hinds County, MS has health coverage, with 39.3% on employee plans, 24% on Medicaid, 8.95% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 1.68% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Mississippi was $7,646 in 2014. This is a 3.86% increase from the previous year ($7,362).

Primary care physicians in Hinds County, MS see 1342 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.55% increase from the previous year (1296 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1063 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 426 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Humphreys County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.1%). Additionally, Jefferson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (46.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,342 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hinds County, MS

Primary care physicians in Hinds County, MS see an average of 1,342 patients per year. This represents a 3.55% increase from the previous year (1,296 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hinds County, MS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Mississippi.

$7,646

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Mississippi

$4,045

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,690

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,021

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Mississippi (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.86%, from $7,362 to $7,646.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

12.4%

Uninsured

39.3%

Employer Coverage

24%

Medicaid

8.95%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

1.68%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hinds County, MS declined by 7.99% from 13.5% to 12.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hinds County, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.