Hinds County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 250,800 people, with a population density of about 288.61 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 869.00 square miles (2,251.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Raymond, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Jackson.
Geographically, Hinds County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Clinton 381 ft and its lowest point at Edwards 160 ft. The region operates in the UTC-6.