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Hinds County School District
Hinds County School District is a unified school district in Mississippi with a community population of 45,285. The median household income is $67,844 and the median age is 44.7.
45,285
Population
72
People / sq mi
$67,844
Median Income
44.7
Median Age
Hinds County School District covers 632 sq mi of land at 71.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 36.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 21.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$67,844
Median Household Income
$33,610
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$195,100
Median Home Value
$1,105
Median Rent
85.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
92.0%
High School+
30.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hinds County School District serves a community with a population of 45,285 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Mississippi.
The median household income in Hinds County School District is $67,844, with a per capita income of $33,610. The poverty rate is 9.2%.
Hinds County School District is 36.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 21.6% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Hinds County School District, 92.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Hinds County School District is $195,100, with a median rent of $1,105. The homeownership rate is 85.6%.
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Data for Hinds County School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2801860).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.