Hancock County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28045 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 46,167 | — | #1,077 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,708 | -9.9% | #1,365 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.6 years | +19.8% | #526 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $224,200 | -20.5% | #1,138 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $977 | -16.0% | #1,071 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% | +9.6% | #1,709 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hancock County has a population of 46,167, making it the #1,077 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.6 years, which is 19.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hancock County is $67,708, ranking #1,365 out of 3,222 counties — 9.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.8% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Hancock County is $224,200 (-20.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $977/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.2%.
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90.7% of residents in Hancock County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.1% below the national rate.
About Hancock County, Mississippi
Hancock County, Mississippi has a total population of 46,167, making it the 1,077th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hancock County is 46.6 years, which is 19.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hancock County is $67,708, which ranks #1,365 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Hancock County is $224,200, 20.5% below the national median. Renters in Hancock County pay a median gross rent of $977 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hancock County, 26.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 20.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.3 min.
Hancock County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (7.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.2%).
All data for Hancock County, Mississippi 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.