Hancock County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21091 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,034 | — | #2,558 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,464 | -12.9% | #1,597 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.8 years | +7.5% | #1,559 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $141,200 | -49.9% | #2,375 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $740 | -36.4% | #2,526 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.2% | +28.9% | #2,168 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hancock County has a population of 9,034, making it the #2,558 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hancock County is $65,464, ranking #1,597 out of 3,222 counties — 12.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.2% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Hancock County is $141,200 (-49.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $740/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.2%.
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95.9% of residents in Hancock County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.5% above the national rate.
About Hancock County, Kentucky
Hancock County, Kentucky has a total population of 9,034, making it the 2,558th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hancock County is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hancock County is $65,464, which ranks #1,597 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Hancock County is $141,200, 49.9% below the national median. Renters in Hancock County pay a median gross rent of $740 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hancock County, 17.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.2 min.
Hancock County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.9%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.3%).
All data for Hancock County, Kentucky 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.