Hancock County's estimated 2026 population is 9,082 with a growth rate of 0.35% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hancock County is the 102nd largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 8,550 and has seen a growth of 6.22% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.8 years
Female: 43.6 years
Male: 40.8 years
There are 6,877 adults, (1,657 of whom are seniors) in Hancock County.
Female: 4,434 (49.1%)
Male: 4,600 (50.9%)
The racial composition of Hancock County includes 94.23% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,513 | 94.23% |
| Two or more races | 289 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 114 | 1.26% |
| Other race | 105 | 1.16% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.07% |
Hancock County's average per capita income is $46,208. Household income levels show a median of $65,464. The poverty rate stands at 16.25%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,591 | - |
| Families | $76,250 | $83,857 |
| Households | $65,464 | $75,694 |
| Non Families | $35,852 | $51,483 |
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