Hancock County's estimated 2026 population is 47,236 with a growth rate of 0.77% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hancock County is the 16th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 44,102 and has seen a growth of 7.11% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.6 years
Female: 48.6 years
Male: 43.8 years
There are 37,292 adults, (10,413 of whom are seniors) in Hancock County.
Female: 23,528 (51%)
Male: 22,639 (49%)
The racial composition of Hancock County includes 84.14% White, 7.26% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,845 | 84.14% |
| Black or African American | 3,352 | 7.26% |
| Two or more races | 2,827 | 6.12% |
| Other race | 494 | 1.07% |
| Asian | 464 | 1.01% |
| Native American | 185 | 0.4% |
Hancock County's average per capita income is $48,597. Household income levels show a median of $67,708. The poverty rate stands at 13.81%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $107,714 | - |
| Families | $87,769 | $109,817 |
| Households | $67,708 | $94,339 |
| Non Families | $39,849 | $58,653 |
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