Hancock County Summary

Life in Hancock County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Hancock County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hancock County:

  • The population in Hancock County is 9,058.

  • The median home value in Hancock County is $168,003.

  • The median income in Hancock County is $68,102.

  • The median rent in Hancock County is $785.

  • The unemployment rate in Hancock County is 4.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Hancock County is 15.1%.

  • The average high in Hancock County is 74.2° and there are 118.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Hancock County

List Of Cities & Towns in Hancock County

Lewisport, KY Population 2,180

Hawesville, KY Population 1,043

Map Of Hancock County

Hancock County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Hancock County is 74.2°.

  • There are 83.12 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 118.9 inches of rain each year with 4.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:03 hours of sun each day in Hancock County.

StatHancock County
Mean High74.2
Nice Days83.12
Rainfall118.9
Snowfall4.6
Sunny_hours5:03
74.2°
Average High
118.9
Inches of Rain

Hancock County Photos

Hawesville Historic District
Source: Public Domain

Hancock County Demographics

Population over time in Hancock County

The current population in Hancock County is 9,058. The population has increased 3.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 9,050 3.5%
2021 8,748 0.3%
2020 8,720 -

Gender in Hancock County

  • Hancock County is 49.1% female with 4,445 female residents.

  • Hancock County is 50.9% male with 4,613 male residents.

Female
49.1% (4,445)
Male
50.9% (4,613)
Gender Hancock County KY USA
Female 49.1% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 50.9% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Hancock County

Hancock County is:

  • 94.5% White with 8,558 White residents.

  • 0.9% African American with 81 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 10 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.8% Other with 72 Other residents.

  • 1.9% Two Or More with 173 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.8% Hispanic with 160 Hispanic residents.

White
94.5% (8,558)
African American
0.9% (81)
American Indian
0.0% (4)
Asian
0.1% (10)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.8% (72)
Two Or More
1.9% (173)
Hispanic
1.8% (160)

Table: Hancock County By Race

Race Hancock County KY USA
White 94.5% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 0.9% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.8% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.9% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.8% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Hancock County, Kentucky

  • 4.4% of households in Hancock County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.8% of households in Hancock County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Hancock County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Hancock County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Hancock County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Hancock County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Hancock County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.0% of households in Hancock County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Hancock County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.7% of households in Hancock County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.4% (394)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.8% (525)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.4% (940)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.8% (614)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.5% (1,037)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.9% (1,353)
$75,000 to $99,999
16.8% (1,520)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.0% (1,724)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.8% (614)
$200,000 or more
3.7% (331)
Income Hancock County KY USA
Less than $10,000 4.4% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.8% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.4% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.8% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.5% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.9% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.8% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.0% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.8% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.7% 6.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Hancock County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Hancock County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Hancock County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 41.0% of adults in Hancock County completed high school / ged.

  • 17.0% of adults in Hancock County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Hancock County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Hancock County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Hancock County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Hancock County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Hancock County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (362)
9-12th Grade
9% (815)
High School / GED
41% (3,713)
Some College
17% (1,539)
Associate's Degree
12% (1,086)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (1,086)
Master's Degree
4% (362)
Professional Degree
1% (90)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Hancock County KY USA
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 6%
High School / GED 41% 33% 26%
Some College 17% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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