Hancock County, Maine
County
Overview
- County Name
- Hancock County
- State
- Maine
- FIPS Code
- 23009
- State FIPS
- 23
- County FIPS
- 009
Geography
- Land Area
- 1587.13 sq mi
- Water Area
- 757.80 sq mi
- Total Area
- 2344.93 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.564906
- Longitude
- -68.370703
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 55,559
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 46,460
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 54,535 | 98.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,024 | 1.8% |
| White | 52,438 | 94.4% |
| Black | 339 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 425 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 239 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 94 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 45,723 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 730 | 1.6% |
| White | 44,223 | 95.2% |
| Black | 422 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 515 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 498 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 65 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 56,460
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $73,691
- Poverty Rate
- 9.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,459
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 52,554 | 93.1% |
| Black | 537 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 542 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 44,341
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 15,813 | 35.7% |
| Republican | 13,359 | 30.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 13,298 | 30.0% |
| Other | 16 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 20,950 | 47.2% |
| Female | 22,999 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 39,512 | 89.1% |
| Hispanic | 674 | 1.5% |
| Black | 57 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 311 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 29,656
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 66.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 26,683 | 67.5% |
| Hispanic | 378 | 56.1% |
| Black | 32 | 56.1% |
| Asian | 201 | 64.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 14,042 | 67.0% |
| Female | 15,408 | 67.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 10,480 (24.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 17,353 (40.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 40,765
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $327,433
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,140
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 68.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 13.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.