county in Mississippi, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 | |
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Hinds County courthouse in Raymond | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi | |
 Mississippi's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 32°16′N 90°26′W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Mississippi |
| Founded | 1821 |
| Named for | Thomas Hinds |
| Seat | Jackson and Raymond |
| Largest city | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 877 sq mi (2,270 km2) |
| • Land | 870 sq mi (2,300 km2) |
| • Water | 7.6 sq mi (20 km2) 0.8% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 227,742 |
| • Density | 262/sq mi (101/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional districts | 2nd, 3rd |
| Website | www |
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