Hancock County, Maine
Located in Maine, Hancock County has a population of 56,460 residents and a median age of 49.0 years, making it the #937 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 9.9%. The median home value is $310,400, and the median household income is $72,744, which is 3% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Industry of Employment
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Hancock County, 40.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 19.1% above the national average, ranking #278 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Hancock County is 78.1 years. 12.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 11.5% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
13.6% of adults in Hancock County smoke , 28.3% are obese , and 22.3% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 35.7 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 17.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 17.6 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
13.2% of children in Hancock County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 7.3 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Hancock County is 79.9%. The mean commute time is 27.6 min, which is 0.0% above the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Hancock County voted Democratic with a margin of 11.8%. The vote was 54.7% Dem / 42.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 0.6 toward Republicans .
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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.