Hancock County's 2026 population is estimated at 8,589, reflecting a -0.54% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Hancock County is the 135th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 9,433 and has grown -8.95% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.3 years
Female: 51.6 years
Male: 45.1 years
There are 7,462 adults, (2,180 of whom are seniors) in Hancock County.
Female: 4,089 (47.3%)
Male: 4,561 (52.7%)
The racial composition of Hancock County includes 69.66% Black or African American, 27.33% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,026 | 69.66% |
| White | 2,364 | 27.33% |
| Two or more races | 147 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.38% |
| Other race | 26 | 0.3% |
Hancock County 's average per capita income is $36,115. Household income levels show a median of $40,082. The poverty rate stands at 30.64%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,640 | - |
| Families | $57,406 | $81,986 |
| Households | $40,082 | $63,745 |
| Non Families | $18,519 | $31,859 |
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