Hancock County's estimated 2026 population is 8,630 with a growth rate of -0.6% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hancock County is the 134th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 9,433 and has seen a growth of -8.51% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.3 years
Female: 51.6 years
Male: 45.1 years
There are 7,462 adults, (2,180 of whom are seniors) in Hancock County.
Female: 4,089 (47.3%)
Male: 4,561 (52.7%)
The racial composition of Hancock County includes 69.66% Black or African American, 27.33% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,026 | 69.66% |
| White | 2,364 | 27.33% |
| Two or more races | 147 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.38% |
| Other race | 26 | 0.3% |
Hancock County's average per capita income is $36,115. Household income levels show a median of $40,082. The poverty rate stands at 30.64%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,640 | - |
| Families | $57,406 | $81,986 |
| Households | $40,082 | $63,745 |
| Non Families | $18,519 | $31,859 |
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