Hancock County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13141 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,650 | — | #2,595 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $40,082 | -46.7% | #3,070 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.3 years | +21.6% | #424 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $88,600 | -68.6% | #3,110 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $938 | -19.3% | #1,233 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 30.6% | +143.2% | #3,091 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hancock County has a population of 8,650, making it the #2,595 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.3 years, which is 21.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hancock County is $40,082, ranking #3,070 out of 3,222 counties — 46.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 30.6% and unemployment stands at 6.3%.
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The median home value in Hancock County is $88,600 (-68.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $938/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.3%.
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90.2% of residents in Hancock County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.7% below the national rate.
About Hancock County, Georgia
Hancock County, Georgia has a total population of 8,650, making it the 2,595th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hancock County is 47.3 years, which is 21.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hancock County is $40,082, which ranks #3,070 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 46.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 30.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3%.
The median home value in Hancock County is $88,600, 68.6% below the national median. Renters in Hancock County pay a median gross rent of $938 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hancock County, 10.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 69.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 37.7 min.
Hancock County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 69.7% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (27.3%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
All data for Hancock County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.