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Hancock County

Maine · 51,791 residents · 1,587.128 sq mi
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Hancock County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,811. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $104,000. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51,791
+10%since 1990
from 46,948 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 30 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.7
+14%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
46K49K52K55K57K1990201020202024Hancock County
202456K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,811
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,247 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,809
+60%since 1990
from $12,347 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.2%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $86,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$514
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $403 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
24.3% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−15%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(46,446)
Black0.2%(79)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(284)
Asian0.5%(249)
Diversity Score4.1%(1,932)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(50,316)
Black0.2%(123)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(336)
Asian0.4%(196)
Diversity Score3.2%(1,649)
Diversity Score
3
−23%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 21.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.8%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 83.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
−29%since 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Hancock County to nearby counties

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Home value$257,700+148%
Population40,693−29%
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HANCOCK COUNTY VS
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Home value$161,800+56%
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HANCOCK COUNTY VS
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Home value$214,100+106%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hancock County, Maine?

Hancock County, Maine has about 51,791 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hancock County, Maine earns about $35,811 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hancock County, Maine expensive?

In Hancock County, Maine, the median home is worth about $104,000, and the typical rent is about $514 a month.

How educated are people in Hancock County, Maine?

About 27.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hancock County, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hancock County, Maine?

About 10.2% of people in Hancock County, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hancock County, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Hancock County, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,843 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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18 census tracts
Census Tract 9667Census Tract 9659Census Tract 9653Census Tract 9655.04Census Tract 9663Census Tract 9655.03Census Tract 9666Census Tract 9657Census Tract 9665Census Tract 9651Census Tract 9664Census Tract 9654Census Tract 9652Census Tract 9658Census Tract 9662Census Tract 9661Census Tract 9660Census Tract 9900
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