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Hancock County

State:
Maine
County Seat:
Ellsworth

Hancock County's estimated 2025 population is 56,480 with a growth rate of -0.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hancock County is the 8th largest county in Maine. The 2010 population was 54,351 and has seen a growth of 3.92% since that time.

56,480
Total Population
36
Population Density (mi²)
8
Population Rank (State)
-23 -0.04%
Annual Population Growth

Hancock County Population

Hancock County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Hancock County includes 93.92% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White52,67293.92%
Two or more races1,8423.28%
Asian5070.9%
Black or African American4840.86%
Other race3470.62%
Native American2320.41%

Hancock County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Hancock County's average per capita income is $44,296. Household income levels show a median of $69,630. The poverty rate stands at 10.22%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$98,498-
Families$89,447$112,514
Households$69,630$91,525
Non Families$39,792$59,045

$44,296

Average Income

$69,630

Median Household Income

10.22%

Poverty Rate