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Hancock County

Kentucky · 8,565 residents · 187.675 sq mi
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Hancock County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,892. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,565
+2%since 2000
from 8,392 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
46 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 45 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+10%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Hancock County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,892
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,914 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,952
+20%since 2000
from $16,623 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade36.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$514
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.3%
−34.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+12%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(8,174)
Black0.8%(71)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(64)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(371)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(8,282)
Black0.8%(70)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(94)
Asian0.2%(19)
Other1.3%(113)
Diversity Score8.4%(723)
Diversity Score
8
+91%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+37%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
4.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.4%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hancock County, Kentucky?

Hancock County, Kentucky has about 8,565 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hancock County, Kentucky earns about $44,892 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hancock County, Kentucky expensive?

In Hancock County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $85,500, and the typical rent is about $514 a month.

How educated are people in Hancock County, Kentucky?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hancock County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hancock County, Kentucky?

About 15.5% of people in Hancock County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hancock County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Hancock County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 701 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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