Hinds County, Mississippi facts for kids
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Hinds County
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Hinds County Courthouse and Confederate Monument in Raymond
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Location in Mississippi
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Mississippi's location within the U.S.
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Mississippi |
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| Founded | 1821 | |
| Named for | Thomas Hinds | |
| County seat | Jackson and Raymond | |
| Largest city | Jackson | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2,270 km2 (877 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 2,300 km2 (870 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 20 km2 (7.6 sq mi) | |
| • percentage | 2 km2 (0.9 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 227,742 | |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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217,730 | |
| • Rank | MS: 1st US: 321st |
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| • Density | 100.26/km2 (259.68/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | |
| Area code | 601, 769 | |
| Congressional districts | 2nd, 3rd | |
Hinds County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. It has two main towns, called county seats: Raymond and Jackson. Jackson is also the capital city of Mississippi! Hinds County is the most populated county in Mississippi. In 2020, about 227,742 people lived here.
Hinds County is a big part of the Jackson metropolitan area. It's a center for jobs, education, and businesses in the state. The Big Black River borders it on the northwest, and the Pearl River is to the east.
A long time ago, in the 1800s, the farms in Hinds County grew a lot of cotton. Enslaved African Americans were forced to work on these farms. Farming was important here even into the 1900s.
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Why is it Called Hinds County?
The county is named after General Thomas Hinds. He was a hero in the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812.
Where is Hinds County Located?
Hinds County covers about 877 square miles. Most of this area, about 870 square miles, is land. The rest, about 7.6 square miles, is water. It is the third-largest county in Mississippi by land area.
Neighboring Counties
Hinds County shares borders with these other counties:
- Madison County (to the northeast)
- Rankin County (to the east)
- Copiah County (to the south)
- Claiborne County (to the southwest)
- Warren County (to the west)
- Yazoo County (to the northwest)
Special Areas
- Part of the Natchez Trace Parkway is in Hinds County. This is a historic road and scenic parkway.
How to Get Around Hinds County
Main Roads
Many important highways pass through Hinds County, making it easy to travel. These include:
I-20
I-55
I-220
US 49
US 51
US 80
MS 18
MS 22
MS 25
MS 27
MS 467
MS 473
MS 476
Natchez Trace Parkway
Airports
There are two public airports in Hinds County:
Who Lives in Hinds County?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 8,645 | — | |
| 1840 | 19,098 | 120.9% | |
| 1850 | 25,340 | 32.7% | |
| 1860 | 31,339 | 23.7% | |
| 1870 | 30,488 | −2.7% | |
| 1880 | 43,958 | 44.2% | |
| 1890 | 39,279 | −10.6% | |
| 1900 | 52,577 | 33.9% | |
| 1910 | 63,726 | 21.2% | |
| 1920 | 57,110 | −10.4% | |
| 1930 | 85,118 | 49.0% | |
| 1940 | 107,273 | 26.0% | |
| 1950 | 142,164 | 32.5% | |
| 1960 | 187,045 | 31.6% | |
| 1970 | 214,973 | 14.9% | |
| 1980 | 250,998 | 16.8% | |
| 1990 | 254,441 | 1.4% | |
| 2000 | 250,800 | −1.4% | |
| 2010 | 245,285 | −2.2% | |
| 2020 | 227,742 | −7.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 214,870 | −12.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010–2020 |
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In 1830, about 8,645 people lived in Hinds County. The population grew a lot over time. It reached its highest number in 1990 with 254,441 people.
By 2020, the population was 227,742. This shows a small decrease in the number of people living in the county.
Different Backgrounds of Residents
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 58,012 | 25.5% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 157,483 | 69.2% |
| Native American | 332 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 2,157 | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 43 | nil% |
| Other/Mixed | 5,151 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,564 | 2.0% |
Hinds County is home to people from many different backgrounds. In 2020, about 69.2% of the people were Black or African American. About 25.5% were White (not Hispanic). There were also people who were Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, or of two or more races. About 2.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Who Keeps the Peace?
Hinds County Sheriff Department patch
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | January 1, 1928 |
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| Website | Hinds County Sheriff's site |
The Hinds County Sheriff's Department helps keep people safe. They provide police services in areas of the county that don't have their own police force. The department started on January 1, 1928.
The current sheriff is Tyree Jones. He was elected on November 23, 2021.
Learning and Education in Hinds County
Public Schools
Hinds County has several public school districts:
- Clinton Public School District
- Hinds County School District (in Raymond)
- Jackson Public School District
There are also state-run schools for special needs:
- Mississippi School for the Blind
- Mississippi School for the Deaf
Private Schools
Many private schools offer different learning options:
- Clinton Christian Academy (Clinton)
- Hillcrest Christian School (Jackson)
- Jackson Academy (Jackson)
- Mt. Salus Christian School (Clinton)
- Rebul Academy (Learned)
- Central Hinds Academy (Raymond)
Colleges and Universities
Hinds County is home to many colleges and universities where students can continue their education:
- Belhaven University (Jackson)
- Hinds Community College (Raymond)
- Jackson State University (Jackson)
- Millsaps College (Jackson)
- Mississippi College (Clinton)
- Mississippi College School of Law (Jackson)
- Reformed Theological Seminary (Jackson)
- Tougaloo College (Tougaloo)
- University of Mississippi Medical Center (Jackson)
- Wesley Biblical Seminary (Jackson)
Hinds Community College serves the community college needs of the area.
Public Libraries
The Jackson/Hinds Library System provides books and resources for everyone in the county.
Towns and Communities
Cities
- Byram
- Clinton
- Jackson (one of the county seats; also partly in Madison and Rankin counties)
- Raymond (one of the county seats)
Towns
Other Communities (Unincorporated)
These are smaller communities that are not officially cities or towns:
- Brownsville
- Cayuga
- Cynthia
- Midway
- Oakley
- Pocahontas
Famous People from Hinds County
- Kate Stone (1841–1907), a writer who kept a diary
- Henry Sloan (1870–1948), a blues musician
- Charley Patton (1891–1934), another blues musician
- Richard Durham (1917–1984), a writer for the radio show Destination Freedom
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Hinds para niños
