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Hancock County

Maine · 55,478 residents · 1,587.128 sq mi
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Hancock County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,345. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $218,000. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55,478
+7%since 2000
from 51,791 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
35 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+22%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
46K49K52K55K57K1990201020202024Hancock County
202456K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,345
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,811 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,345
+78%since 2000
from $19,809 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,000
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$838
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
25.1% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+29%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(50,316)
Black0.2%(123)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(336)
Asian0.4%(196)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(1,649)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(51,098)
Black0.6%(351)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(969)
Asian1%(560)
Other2%(1,110)
Diversity Score13.3%(7,393)
Segregation Score24.1%(13,385)
Diversity Score
13
+319%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+50%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.4%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.2%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hancock County, Maine?

Hancock County, Maine has about 55,478 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hancock County, Maine earns about $58,345 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 $218,000, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in Hancock County, Maine?

About 35.2% 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 10.1% 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 8,530 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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