Hinds County, Mississippi
Hinds County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 227,742.[1] It is the most populous county in Mississippi. Its county seats are Raymond and Jackson, the state capital.[2] The county was created in 1821. It is named for General Thomas Hinds,[3] a hero of the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812.
| Hinds County, Mississippi | |
| Map | |
 Location in the state of Mississippi | |
 Mississippi's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | 1821 |
|---|---|
| Seat | Jackson and Raymond |
| Largest City | Jackson |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
877 sq mi (2,271 km²) 870 sq mi (2,253 km²) 7.6 sq mi (20 km²), 0.8% |
| Population - Density |
262/sq mi (101/km²) |
| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
| Website: www.hindscountyms.com | |
| Named for: Thomas Hinds | |
Hinds County, Mississippi Media
Public School Districts in Hinds County
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Hinds County, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 157.
Other websites
- Hinds County - Official website
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