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 46,010.

  • The median home value in Hancock County is $230,238.

  • The median income in Hancock County is $63,623.

  • The median rent in Hancock County is $956.

  • The unemployment rate in Hancock County is 6.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Hancock County is 13.7%.

  • The average high in Hancock County is 78.3° and there are 150.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Hancock County

List Of Cities & Towns in Hancock County

Bay St. Louis, MS Population 9,788

Diamondhead, MS Population 9,360

Waveland, MS Population 7,075

Kiln, MS Population 2,156

Pearlington, MS Population 803

Map Of Hancock County

Hancock County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Hancock County is 78.3°.

  • There are 94.23 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 150.3 inches of rain each year with 0.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:49 hours of sun each day in Hancock County.

StatHancock County
Mean High78.3
Nice Days94.23
Rainfall150.3
Snowfall0.1
Sunny_hours5:49
78.3°
Average High
150.3
Inches of Rain

Hancock County Photos

The Bay St
Source: Wikipedia User Frank Kovalchek from Anch | CC BY 2.0
Hancockcountycourthousesept
Source: Wikipedia User Infrogmation of New Orlea | GFDL
Fema      Photograph By John Fleck Taken On    In Mississippi
Source: Public Domain
Fema      Open House For Permanent Mississippi Cottage
Source: Public Domain
Wavelandkatrina
Source: Public Domain

Hancock County Demographics

Population over time in Hancock County

The current population in Hancock County is 46,010. The population has decreased -2.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 45,911 -3.0%
2021 47,339 0.8%
2020 46,961 -

Gender in Hancock County

  • Hancock County is 51.4% female with 23,630 female residents.

  • Hancock County is 48.6% male with 22,379 male residents.

Female
51.4% (23,630)
Male
48.6% (22,379)
Gender Hancock County MS USA
Female 51.4% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 48.6% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Hancock County

Hancock County is:

  • 84.3% White with 38,790 White residents.

  • 6.9% African American with 3,152 African American residents.

  • 0.6% American Indian with 295 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 221 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 279 Other residents.

  • 3.2% Two Or More with 1,475 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.9% Hispanic with 1,798 Hispanic residents.

White
84.3% (38,790)
African American
6.9% (3,152)
American Indian
0.6% (295)
Asian
0.5% (221)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.6% (279)
Two Or More
3.2% (1,475)
Hispanic
3.9% (1,798)

Table: Hancock County By Race

Race Hancock County MS USA
White 84.3% 55.9% 58.9%
African American 6.9% 37.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.6% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.2% 2.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.9% 3.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Hancock County, Mississippi

  • 5.7% of households in Hancock County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.7% of households in Hancock County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Hancock County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Hancock County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.4% of households in Hancock County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.3% of households in Hancock County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Hancock County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.4% of households in Hancock County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.9% of households in Hancock County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Hancock County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.7% (2,620)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.7% (2,176)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.2% (3,783)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.6% (3,049)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.4% (6,626)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.3% (7,946)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.9% (5,494)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.4% (8,456)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.9% (3,173)
$200,000 or more
5.8% (2,684)
Income Hancock County MS USA
Less than $10,000 5.7% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.7% 6.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.2% 11.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.6% 9.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.4% 13.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.3% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.9% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.4% 13.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.9% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.8% 4.7% 11.4%

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

  • 3.0% of adults in Hancock County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Hancock County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Hancock County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Hancock County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Hancock County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Hancock County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Hancock County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Hancock County completed professional degree.

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

< 9th Grade
3% (1,380)
9-12th Grade
7% (3,220)
High School / GED
30% (13,803)
Some College
25% (11,502)
Associate's Degree
11% (5,061)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (5,981)
Master's Degree
8% (3,680)
Professional Degree
2% (920)
Doctorate Degree
1% (460)
Education Hancock County MS USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 9% 6%
High School / GED 30% 30% 26%
Some College 25% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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