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Hancock County

Georgia · 8,735 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 $32,914. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,400. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,735
−13%since 2000
from 10,076 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+34%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Hancock County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,914
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,003 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,802
+63%since 2000
from $10,916 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $277 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
24.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+15%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.6%(2,413)
Black69%(6,025)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(63)
Asian0.4%(37)
Other0.5%(45)
Diversity Score53.5%(4,675)
Segregation Score26.3%(2,294)
Diversity Score
54
+24%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+19%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 39.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.6%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
42.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−68.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hancock County, Georgia?

Hancock County, Georgia has about 8,735 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hancock County, Georgia earns about $32,914 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 $80,400, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Hancock County, Georgia?

About 9.3% 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 24.6% of people in Hancock County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hancock County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Hancock County, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 173 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 4804Census Tract 4803
2 ZIP codes
ZIP 31087ZIP 31045
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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