Hancock County, Mississippi Population 2022
Hancock County, Mississippi's estimated population is 48,694 with a growth rate of 0.73% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hancock County, Mississippi is the 17th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 44,089 and has seen a growth of 10.44% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 1,594 | 0.00% | |
| 1830 | 1,962 | 368 | 23.09% |
| 1840 | 3,367 | 1,405 | 71.61% |
| 1850 | 3,672 | 305 | 9.06% |
| 1860 | 3,139 | -533 | -14.52% |
| 1870 | 4,239 | 1,100 | 35.04% |
| 1880 | 6,439 | 2,200 | 51.90% |
| 1890 | 8,318 | 1,879 | 29.18% |
| 1900 | 11,886 | 3,568 | 42.89% |
| 1910 | 11,207 | -679 | -5.71% |
| 1920 | 10,380 | -827 | -7.38% |
| 1930 | 11,415 | 1,035 | 9.97% |
| 1940 | 11,328 | -87 | -0.76% |
| 1950 | 11,891 | 563 | 4.97% |
| 1960 | 14,039 | 2,148 | 18.06% |
| 1970 | 17,387 | 3,348 | 23.85% |
| 1980 | 24,537 | 7,150 | 41.12% |
| 1990 | 31,760 | 7,223 | 29.44% |
| 2010 | 44,089 | 12,329 | 38.82% |
| 2011 | 44,744 | 655 | 1.49% |
| 2012 | 45,263 | 519 | 1.16% |
| 2013 | 45,522 | 259 | 0.57% |
| 2014 | 45,980 | 458 | 1.01% |
| 2015 | 46,305 | 325 | 0.71% |
| 2016 | 46,643 | 338 | 0.73% |
| 2017 | 46,949 | 306 | 0.66% |
| 2018 | 47,278 | 329 | 0.70% |
| 2019 | 47,632 | 354 | 0.75% |
| 2020 | 47,986 | 354 | 0.74% |
| 2021 | 48,340 | 354 | 0.74% |
| 2022 | 48,694 | 354 | 0.73% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,271 | 87.18% |
| Black or African American | 3,702 | 7.82% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 301 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 468 | 0.99% |
| Some Other Race | 202 | 0.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1,395 | 2.95% |
Hancock County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,494 | 2.19 | 79.8 |
| Married | 10,518 | 2.67 | 90.1 |
| Male | 1,571 | 2.35 | 77.6 |
| Female | 2,876 | 2.74 | 63.5 |
| Non Family | 6,529 | 1.14 | 71.1 |
2.57
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 899 | 2.61% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,403 | 6.98% |
| High School Graduate | 9,702 | 28.16% |
| Some College | 9,181 | 26.65% |
| Associates Degree | 3,310 | 9.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,413 | 15.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,540 | 10.28% |
Hancock County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,066 | 924 | 379 |
| White | 29,644 | 27,043 | 8,287 |
| 2+ Races | 694 | 669 | 184 |
| Other Race | 148 | 45 | 32 |
| Asian | 468 | 326 | 48 |
| Native American | 286 | 271 | 29 |
| Black | 2,558 | 2,157 | 148 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 96.40%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 35.55%.
$39,844
Average Earnings
$49,845
Average Male
$30,530
Average Female
Hancock County, Mississippi Language by Age
Hancock County, Mississippi Language
96.87% of Hancock County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 3.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.18% of the population.
Hancock County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,662 | 1,393 | 38.04% |
| Native | 301 | 97 | 32.23% |
| Hispanic | 1,762 | 228 | 12.94% |
| White | 39,938 | 4,598 | 11.51% |
| Other | 130 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 1,395 | 72 | 5.16% |
13.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.99%
Male Poverty Rate
15.03%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Hancock County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hancock County, Mississippi is Black, with 38.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hancock County, Mississippi is Multiple, with 5.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.73%.
Hancock County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
56.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.1%
Male Marriage Rate
54.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Hancock County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
Hancock County, Mississippi Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Hancock County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,417 | 10.40% |
| Black | 182 | 6.50% |
| Native American | 67 | 23.43% |
| Asian | 20 | 4.27% |
| Other Race | 6 | 4.05% |
| 2+ Races | 103 | 13.92% |
| Hispanic | 126 | 9.65% |
Hancock County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
7.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.7%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
46.71%
Born in Hancock County, Mississippi
97.52%
Native Born
2.48%
Foreign Born
0.65%
Non Citizen
1.83%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.52% of Hancock County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 46.71% having been born in Mississippi. 0.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990