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Hinds County
  • County in Mississippi
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Hinds County

    Report Card

    grade A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B+
    2. Housing
      grade B minus
    3. Nightlife
      grade B+
    4. Good for Families
      grade A minus
    5. Diversity
      grade B+
    6. Jobs
      grade C minus
    7. Weather
      grade B
    8. Cost of Living
      grade B
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade B+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade B
    11. Commute
      grade B

    Hinds County is located in Mississippi with a population of 230,772. Hinds County is one of the best places to live in Mississippi. In Hinds County, most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Hinds County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Hinds County are above average.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $129,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $924
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      43%
    • Own
      57%
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    Hinds County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      331.3
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      29.1
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      1.9
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      274.1
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      1,026
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      2,577.7
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      375
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      national  11%

    Working in Hinds County

    Jobs
    grade C minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $46,179
    National
    $69,021

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