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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Hancock County

Georgia · 10,076 residents · 471.067 sq mi
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Hancock County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,003. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,600. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,076
+13%since 1990
from 8,908 in 1990
1990 – 2025
21 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 19 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
+15%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Hancock County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,003
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,825 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,916
+49%since 1990
from $7,345 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.4%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 30.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$277
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $195 in 1990
US average: $602
76.4%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 77.1% in 1990
23.6% rent
2.1
+21%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic20.2%(1,802)
Black79.6%(7,094)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score40.6%(3,618)
2000
White, non-Hispanic21.2%(2,141)
Black77.6%(7,820)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(54)
Asian0.1%(9)
Diversity Score43.2%(4,355)
43
+6%since 1990
from 41 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.2%
+12.8 ptssince 1990
from 49.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
−3%since 1990
from 24.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hancock County, Georgia?

Hancock County, Georgia has about 10,076 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hancock County, Georgia?

The typical household in Hancock County, Georgia earns about $22,003 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hancock County, Georgia expensive?

In Hancock County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $46,600, and the typical rent is about $277 a month.

How educated are people in Hancock County, Georgia?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hancock County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hancock County, Georgia?

About 29.4% of people in Hancock County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hancock County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Hancock County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,168 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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