Hancock County Population

1860–2026

10,436

2026 projection

3% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Hancock County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202610,436-920.87%
202510,528-920.87%
202410,620-180.17%
202310,638-240.23%
202210,662-310.29%
202110,693-700.65%
202010,763+990.93%
201910,664-620.58%
201810,726-360.33%
201710,762-1251.15%

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Hancock County Demographics

44.6median age

Median age

Female46.3 yrs
Male43.4 yrs

Adults

8,428
2,554 seniors (65+) · 30% of adults5,874 other adults

Sex

Female 48.6% · 5,191Male 51.4% · 5,480

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 107 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Hancock County Income

$70,601median household income

Median household income

$70,601

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$46,446

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

12.2%

About 1 in 8 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Hancock County Marital Status

58% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married58%59%58%
Never married24%29%19%
Divorced8%8%7%
Widowed9%4%13%
Separated2%<1%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201