Hancock County, ME — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$69,630
Per Capita Income
$41,576
Poverty Rate
10.2%
SNAP Recipients
8.3%
Gini Index
0.452
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K16.1%
$25K–$50K20.0%
$50K–$75K17.4%
$75K–$100K14.4%
$100K–$150K17.0%
$150K–$200K7.6%
$200K+7.4%
The median household income in Hancock County, ME is $69,630 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $41,576. 10.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 8.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.452 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).