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Raymond, MS

City in Hinds County, Mississippi.

Population

1,663

Land area

2.9sq mi

People per sq mi

577

ZIP codes

0

Raymond and its ZIP codes

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Raymond at a glance

  • Raymond is about 9.2 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
  • The median household income is $40,060, 29% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $191,100 (13% above Mississippi) and median rent is $710 a month.

Local data for Raymond, MS

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Raymond, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$40,060

Poverty rate

20.6%

Median home value

$191,100

Median rent

$710/mo

Homeownership

62.5%

Bachelor's or higher

46.5%

Median age

20.6

Average commute

19.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (72), Mexican Americans (39), German Americans (30).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hinds County. PPP loans are for Raymond.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,510

109,465 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$54,448

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.2B

FY 2026, $9,832 per person

Hinds County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Raymond, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone69.9%
  • Carpooled5.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked13.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home11.9%

Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Raymond, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

1,220

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

2,255

2.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 35°F

60.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Raymond, MS, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.6%

U.S. 33.3% -1.7 pts

Diabetes

7.0%

U.S. 12.1% -5.1 pts

Smoking

9.1%

U.S. 12.8% -3.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.1%

U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts

Cities near Raymond

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BoltonTown7 mi1.5
ClintonCity7.1 mi41.9
ByramCity9.3 mi20.4
LearnedTown9.3 mi0.3
JacksonCity10 mi111.7
EdwardsTown12 mi1.7
TerryTown13 mi3.8
ClearyCensus-designated place15 mi4.9
RichlandCity15 mi12.5
UticaTown17 mi3
RidgelandCity18 mi26.3
FlorenceCity18 mi8.1
PearlCity19 mi25.5
Crystal SpringsCity19 mi5.4
BovinaCensus-designated place20 mi2.7
FloraTown20 mi3.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Raymond, MS in?
Raymond is in Hinds County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Raymond, MS?
About 1,663 people live in Raymond, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Raymond?
Nearby places include Bolton (7 mi), Clinton (7.1 mi), Byram (9.3 mi), Learned (9.3 mi), Jackson (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023