Hancock County, Mississippi
Located in Mississippi, Hancock County has a population of 46,167 residents and a median age of 46.6 years, making it the #1,077 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 13.8%. The median home value is $224,200, and the median household income is $67,708, which is 10% below the national median.
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.
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 $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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Hancock County, 26.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 20.6% below the national average, ranking #1,033 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Hancock County is 74.3 years. 21.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 12.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
19.8% of adults in Hancock County smoke , 36.3% are obese , and 19.8% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 43.5 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Hancock County is 9.1 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 20.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 16.1 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
20.3% of children in Hancock County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.7 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 20.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Hancock County is 56.0%. The mean commute time is 35.3 min, which is 28.0% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Hancock County voted Republican with a margin of 58.7%. The vote was 20.1% Dem / 78.8% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.2 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.