The location of Hinds County puts businesses located in the area in an excellent logistical position. Hinds County is strategically located in the center of the southeast United States and within 500 miles of all or part of 15 states and 76 Metropolitan areas which comprise approximately 39 percent of the nation's population and 35 percent of the total personal income. Jackson, the state capital and central city of the Jackson metropolitan area, is located at the intersection of Interstates 55 and 20.
Hinds County draws many businesses because of its location and its transportation network. By road, rail, air, and water, the county offers a variety of economical and expeditious ways for quick and easy access to major cities throughout the world. This ability to access both foreign and domestic markets puts the world at the doorsteps of businesses located in Hinds County.