Hinds County, MS — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$49,966
Per Capita Income
$29,336
Poverty Rate
21.6%
SNAP Recipients
14.7%
Gini Index
0.487
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K25.2%
$25K–$50K24.8%
$50K–$75K17.0%
$75K–$100K12.9%
$100K–$150K10.9%
$150K–$200K4.8%
$200K+4.5%
The median household income in Hinds County, MS is $49,966 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $29,336. 21.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 14.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.487 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).