Hancock County, Georgia
Hancock County is home to 8,650 people. 30.6% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Georgia rate (13.4%). The median household income is $40,082.
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| Measure | Value | Georgia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,650 | 10,940,407 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $40,082 | $77,353 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 30.6% | 13.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 62.7% | 18.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Unemployment rate (BLS) | 5.0% | – | 2025 | Local Area Unemployment Statistics |
| No health insurance | 9.8% | 12.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.3% | 34.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $88,600 | $303,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $938 | $1,393 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 72.2% | 52.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 2.2% | 11.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 47.3 years | 37.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Baldwin County
- Glascock County
- Greene County
- Putnam County
- Taliaferro County
- Warren County
- Washington County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.