RANK #154 / 1001 NAT · #5 / 15 MS · POP 218,533
1YR FORECAST: +1.7%
5YR OUTLOOK: +34%
Hinds County, Mississippi, is home to Jackson, the state capital and largest city, offering a blend of urban life and Southern charm. Beyond the capital, towns like Clinton and Raymond provide smaller community atmospheres with historic sites, including Mississippi College in Clinton and a preserved courthouse square in Raymond. The county is bordered by the Pearl River to the east and the Big Black River to the northwest, providing natural scenery and opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Life in Hinds County offers a mix of urban and rural experiences, attracting families and young professionals. The economy is supported by sectors such as healthcare, education, and business services, with a growing focus on manufacturing and logistics. Educational opportunities are available through institutions like Hinds Community College, Jackson State University, and Mississippi College. Recent economic developments include investments in workforce training and infrastructure improvements, with a particular emphasis on developing multi-modal transportation corridors to enhance economic development and energy efficiency.
Hinds County's data profile doesn't fit any single market profile cleanly — its housing, labor, and demographic signals pull in different directions (home prices +0.9% YoY, population -1.8%, wages +3.6%). About 414 U.S. counties show this kind of mixed-signal pattern.
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Below national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Housing is fairly valued at 5.2x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Clinton Industrial Park Data Center
Undisclosed
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$750M | Proposed |
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Soul City Solar
Apex Clean Energy
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$700M | Planned |
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Hinds Energy Facility (Black Start Project)
Entergy Mississippi, Inc.
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$50M | Operating |
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SECURE Project (Hinds County Compressor Station)
Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC
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$50M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
Hinds County ranks #154 out of 1001 U.S. counties on the Boom Town Index with a score of 85/100, placing it in the top tier nationally. Median household income is $49,402 and the underlying growth metrics (housing, migration, income) hold up against peer counties.
Housing in Hinds County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $159,900 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.31, with rents averaging $1,061/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Hinds County is losing population (-1.8% YoY) while the job market is essentially flat (+0.3% employment change). Home values are +0.9% over the past 12 months. A slow-bleed pattern — not a collapse, but residents are leaving faster than employers are hiring.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 2.9% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Hinds County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.