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Hancock County

Georgia · 9,429 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 $22,283. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $73,800. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 55% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,429
−6%since 2000
from 10,076 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
+20%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Hancock County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,283
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,003 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,925
Unchangedsince 2000
from $10,916 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$635
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $277 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.9%
−38.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
44.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+56%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.2%(2,141)
Black77.6%(7,820)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(54)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.2%(4,355)
2010
White, non-Hispanic23.5%(2,212)
Black73.8%(6,959)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(139)
Asian0.5%(47)
Other0.1%(9)
Diversity Score49%(4,619)
Diversity Score
49
+13%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+10%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
10.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.8%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hancock County, Georgia?

Hancock County, Georgia has about 9,429 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hancock County, Georgia earns about $22,283 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 $73,800, and the typical rent is about $635 a month.

How educated are people in Hancock County, Georgia?

About 10.3% 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 26.8% 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 521 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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