COUNTY · MS
Hinds County, Mississippi
Hinds County is a county in Mississippi with FIPS code 28049 and an estimated population of 214,870 (Census 2023), 1st largest of 82 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Hinds County
- State
- Mississippi
- Type
- county
- FIPS code
- 28049
- State FIPS
- 28
- Population (2023)
- 214,870
- Change since 2020
- -5.2%
- State rank
- 1 of 82
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Major cities in Hinds County
Other counties in Mississippi
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Hinds County?
Hinds County, Mississippi has the five-digit FIPS code 28049: 28 for the state and 049 for the county.
What state is Hinds County in?
Hinds County is in Mississippi.
How do I know if an address is in this county?
Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.