Hancock County's estimated 2025 population is 8,636 with a growth rate of -0.54% 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 -8.45% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hancock County includes 71.39% Black or African American, 26.42% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (71.39%)
White (26.42%)
Two or more races (1.01%)
Asian (0.54%)
Other race (0.42%)
Native American (0.22%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,161 | 71.39% |
| White | 2,280 | 26.42% |
| Two or more races | 87 | 1.01% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.54% |
| Other race | 36 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.22% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hancock County's average per capita income is $33,654. Household income levels show a median of $33,182. The poverty rate stands at 31.51%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,219 | - |
| Families | $52,730 | $75,922 |
| Households | $33,182 | $56,721 |
| Non Families | $18,298 | $25,449 |
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