Mississippi Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 218,533 (100%) |
| Population Density | 251 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 43 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $49,402 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,530 |
| Median Home Value | $159,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 106,340 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 52,263 (49.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 37,315 (35.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 16,762 (15.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 89,578 |
| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
| Family Households | 52,497 (58.6%) |
The table below compares Hinds County to the other 82 counties and county equivalents in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 1 | 100th |
| Population Density | # 3 | 98th |
| Median Household Income | # 43 | 49th |
| Per Capita Income | # 22 | 74th |
| Diversity Index | # 57 | 32nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
