U.S. County · Profile

Hancock County

46.2KTotal Population
95Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+7.48%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Hancock County has a population of 46,159 as of 2023. It is located in Mississippi.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Hancock County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.9%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White85.3%39,374
Black or African American6.9%3,185
Two or More Races5.5%2,539
Hispanic or Latino3.9%1,800
Some Other Race1.0%462
American Indian/Alaska Native0.8%369
Asian0.5%231
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Hancock County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$63,623
14.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$36,883
3.8% below national average
Poverty Rate
13.7%
19.1% above national average
Median Age
45.4 years

Income & Poverty

$63,623Median Household Income
$36,883Per Capita Income
13.7%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$63,623$88,522
Families$79,976$100,233
Married-couple Families$79,976$89,573
Nonfamily Households$39,869$43,059

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Hancock County, Mississippi.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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