Hancock County, MS — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
46,057
Male
22,470
48.8%
Female
23,587
51.2%
Median Age
45.7 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.3
Foreign Born
2.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher18.1%
High School or Higher40.6%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
7.8%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
7.5%
Married
48.6%
Hancock County, MS has a population of 46,057 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 45.7 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 84.4% of the population. 18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 2.5% of residents are foreign-born.