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Hancock County

Mississippi · 46,053 residents · 473.964 sq mi
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Hancock County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,860. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $167,700. With a median age of 44.5, 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 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
46,053
+7%since 2000
from 42,967 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
97 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 91 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+16%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K35K39K44K48K1990201020202024Hancock County
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,860
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,202 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,486
+83%since 2000
from $17,748 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$855
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
26.2% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+31%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(38,180)
Black6.8%(2,925)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(775)
Asian0.9%(374)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.3%(9,578)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(37,341)
Black8.5%(3,911)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(1,918)
Asian0.9%(424)
Other2.7%(1,242)
Diversity Score37%(17,045)
Segregation Score37.3%(17,188)
Diversity Score
37
+66%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.5%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hancock County, Mississippi?

Hancock County, Mississippi has about 46,053 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hancock County, Mississippi earns about $54,860 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hancock County, Mississippi expensive?

In Hancock County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $167,700, and the typical rent is about $855 a month.

How educated are people in Hancock County, Mississippi?

About 26.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hancock County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hancock County, Mississippi?

About 13.6% of people in Hancock County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hancock County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Hancock County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,293 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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18 census tracts
Census Tract 306.04Census Tract 305.03Census Tract 301.02Census Tract 302.03Census Tract 306.05Census Tract 303.03Census Tract 305.01Census Tract 306.03Census Tract 305.02Census Tract 303.01Census Tract 303.02Census Tract 304Census Tract 301.01Census Tract 303.04Census Tract 306.06Census Tract 302.01Census Tract 302.02Census Tract 9900
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 39520ZIP 39525ZIP 39576ZIP 39556ZIP 39572ZIP 39529
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