Hancock County's estimated 2026 population is 9,167 with a growth rate of 0.85% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hancock County is the 102nd largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 8,550 and has seen a growth of 7.22% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hancock County includes 94.5% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (94.5%)
Two or more races (3.16%)
Black or African American (1.11%)
Other race (1.11%)
Asian (0.1%)
Native American (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,535 | 94.5% |
| Two or more races | 285 | 3.16% |
| Black or African American | 100 | 1.11% |
| Other race | 100 | 1.11% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hancock County's average per capita income is $46,733. Household income levels show a median of $66,836. The poverty rate stands at 15.88%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,384 | - |
| Families | $78,750 | $87,710 |
| Households | $66,836 | $78,998 |
| Non Families | $34,350 | $51,795 |
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