Hancock County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Hancock County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13141
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 141
Geography
- Land Area
- 471.07 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.75 sq mi
- Total Area
- 477.82 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.269220
- Longitude
- -83.000465
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 8,597
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 7,407
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,586 | 99.9% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 0.2% |
| White | 2,361 | 27.5% |
| Black | 6,027 | 70.1% |
| Asian | 53 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,399 | 99.9% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 0.1% |
| White | 2,232 | 30.1% |
| Black | 5,096 | 68.8% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 8,650
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $39,607
- Poverty Rate
- 24.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,076
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,364 | 27.3% |
| Black | 6,026 | 69.7% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 5,771
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,286 | 74.3% |
| Republican | 957 | 16.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 528 | 9.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,752 | 47.7% |
| Female | 3,018 | 52.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,557 | 27.0% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 0.8% |
| Black | 3,968 | 68.8% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,316
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 57.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,012 | 65.0% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 60.4% |
| Black | 2,156 | 54.3% |
| Asian | 5 | 50.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,459 | 53.0% |
| Female | 1,857 | 61.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,155 (32.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 689 (10.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,971
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $82,764
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $911
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.7%
- Work From Home
- 2.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 17.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.