Hinds County, Mississippi
16 public bodies govern here, 9 school districts are based here, and USDA lists 5 farmers markets. Everything below says where it came from.
In four numbers
- People
- 218,533
- Median household income
- $49,402
- ±1,618
- Unemployed
- 7.5%
- 7,738 of 102,828 in the labour force
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
- 79,974 of 89,578 households
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.
Who governs here
County government 1
| Name | People | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| County of Hinds | 222,679 (2021) | Po Box 686, Jackson | Website |
Cities, towns and villages 9
| Name | People | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Byram | 12,456 (2021) | Po Box 720222, Byram | Website |
| City of Clinton | 27,451 (2021) | Po Box 156, Clinton | Website |
| City of Jackson | 149,761 (2021) | Po Box 17, Jackson | Website |
| City of Raymond | 1,857 (2021) | Po Box 10, Raymond | Website |
| Town of Bolton | 432 (2021) | Po Box 7, Bolton | — |
| Town of Edwards | 975 (2021) | Po Box 215, Edwards | Website |
| Town of Learned | 54 (2021) | Po Box 2021, Learned | — |
| Town of Terry | 1,366 (2021) | Po Box 327, Terry | Website |
| Town of Utica | 633 (2021) | Po Box 335, Utica | — |
Special districts 6
| Name | What it does | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Gas Authority of Mississippi | Gas supply utility | 6000 Lakeover Rd, Jackson | Website |
| Central Mississippi Emergency Medical Service District | Health | 159 Westlake Dr, Brandon | — |
| Jackson City Housing Authority | Housing and community development | Po Box 11327, Jackson | — |
| Mississippi Regional Housing Authority Vi | Housing and community development | Po Box 8746, Jackson | — |
| Jackson-Hinds Library System | Libraries | 300 N State St, Jackson | Website |
| Hinds County Soil Conservation District | Soil and water conservation | 322 New Market Dr, Jackson | — |
U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.
School districts based here
Ambition Preparatory Charter School
Independent charter district1 schools
5331 Clinton Blvd, Jackson, MS, 39209
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Clinton Public School District
School district9 schools
201Easthaven Drive, Clinton, MS, 39056
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Hinds County School District
School district10 schools
13192 HWY 18, Raymond, MS, 39154
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Jackson Public Schools
School district41 schools
662 South President Street, Jackson, MS, 39201
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Joel E. Smilow Collegiate
Independent charter district1 schools
787 E Northside Drive, Jackson, MS, 39206
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Joel E. Smilow Prep
Independent charter district1 schools
787 E. NORTHSIDE DRIVE, Jackson, MS, 39206
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Midtown Public Charter School
Independent charter district1 schools
215 McTyere Avenue, Jackson, MS, 39202
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Reimagine Prep
Independent charter district1 schools
309 W McDowell Road, Jackson, MS, 39204
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Revive
Independent charter district1 schools
5301 Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS, 39211
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.
Farmers markets
Olde Towne Market
202A W. Leake Street P. O. Box 156 Clinton, MS, 39056
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing
Clinton's Fresh at Five Farmers Market
300 Jefferson Street Clinton, MS, 39056
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing
Mississippi Market
849 North West Street Jackson, MS, 39201
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing
Greater Belhaven Market
904 East Fortification St Jackson, MS, 39202
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing
Mississippi Farmers' Market
929 High St., Jackson, MS, 39202
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing
USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.