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Hinds County

Mississippi - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Hinds County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Hinds County

Population
226,541
Age 65+
15.2%
Median age
36.1
Owner-occupied
57.8%
With disability
14.6%
Median home value
$141,600
Median income
$48,596
Residents 65+
34,512
How Hinds County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-7.9%
% owner-occupied
-10.8%
% with disability
+13.2%
Median household income
-35.3%
Median home value
-49.8%
Median age
-6.2%

Comparison computed from the latest American Community Survey 5-year estimates. A positive number means this county is higher than the national average; negative means lower.

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208,748 residents
DeSoto County
186,214 residents
Rankin County
157,185 residents
Jackson County
143,721 residents

Aging-in-place in Hinds County

Hinds County is home to roughly 226,541 residents, of whom about 34,434 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 15.2%, below the U.S. average. For families planning aging-in-place modifications here, that population density translates directly into a deep bench of local contractors familiar with the needs of older homeowners.

Roughly 57.8% of homes in Hinds County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $141,600. That's a lower-than-average ownership rate, which can mean more renters navigating accessibility modifications with landlord involvement. Older homes in established neighborhoods can require careful planning for grab-bar anchoring, walk-in shower conversions, and doorway widening - all standard work for the aging-in-place specialists listed below.

About 14.6% of Hinds County residents report a disability, a rate elevated relative to national levels. Demand for accessibility-focused remodelers - bathroom safety upgrades, non-slip flooring, ADA toilet installations, and lowered countertops - reflects that local population, not a one-size-fits-all national average.