Hancock County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Hancock County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21091
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 091
Geography
- Land Area
- 187.68 sq mi
- Water Area
- 11.25 sq mi
- Total Area
- 198.92 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.843325
- Longitude
- -86.792761
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 9,014
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 6,859
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,943 | 99.2% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 0.8% |
| White | 8,574 | 95.1% |
| Black | 114 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 12 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,795 | 99.1% |
| Hispanic | 63 | 0.9% |
| White | 6,565 | 95.7% |
| Black | 124 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 86 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 9,034
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $66,842
- Poverty Rate
- 16.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,445
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,513 | 94.2% |
| Black | 114 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 6,389
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,843 | 44.5% |
| Republican | 3,109 | 48.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 239 | 3.7% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,142 | 49.2% |
| Female | 3,247 | 50.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,868 | 91.8% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 1.0% |
| Black | 8 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,254
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,997 | 51.1% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 37.9% |
| Black | 3 | 37.5% |
| Asian | 16 | 45.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,609 | 51.2% |
| Female | 1,645 | 50.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,168 (34.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,069 (17.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,928
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $148,490
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $733
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 85.2%
- Work From Home
- 3.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.