Hancock County, Maine
ME · FIPS 23009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 56,460 | — | #937 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $72,744 | -3.2% | #994 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.0 years | +26.0% | #285 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $310,400 | +10.1% | #573 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,061 | -8.8% | #813 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% | -21.3% | #774 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hancock County has a population of 56,460, making it the #937 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.0 years, which is 26.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hancock County is $72,744, ranking #994 out of 3,222 counties — 3.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.9% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.
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The median home value in Hancock County is $310,400 (+10.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,061/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.5%.
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90.4% of residents in Hancock County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.4% below the national rate.
About Hancock County, Maine
Hancock County, Maine has a total population of 56,460, making it the 937th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hancock County is 49.0 years, which is 26.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hancock County is $72,744, which ranks #994 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.
The median home value in Hancock County is $310,400, 10.1% above the national median. Renters in Hancock County pay a median gross rent of $1,061 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hancock County, 40.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.6 min.
Hancock County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.9%).
All data for Hancock County, Maine 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.