Hinds County, MS

County

Cities in Hinds County

Neighborhoods in Hinds County

Neighborhood

Hinds, MS

Fairchilds Crossroads / Palestine

Taylorsville / New Byram

Breckenridge / Huntcliff

Forest Green / Magnolia Terrace

Sherwood Forest / East Manor Estates

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Hinds

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

31.2%

Households with Children

28.2%

School Enrollment K-12

25,229

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.1%
School Age (5-17): 17.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.2%
Working Age (35-54): 23.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.3%
Seniors (65+): 16.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 11.3%
High School / GED: 24.1%
Some College or Associate's: 33.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 31.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 11.6%
Single Parents: 16.6%
Couples & Adults: 30.6%
Living Alone: 41.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 22.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
Asian: 0.8%
Black or African American: 71.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 46.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.8%
Other White: 53.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 62.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.3%
Caribbean: 0.1%
Other Black: 37.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 81.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 15.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.6%
Spanish: 2.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.4%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.6%
Elementary (1-4): 5.1%
Middle School (5-8): 5.5%
High School (9-12): 5.3%
College / Graduate: 9.0%
Not Enrolled: 71.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources