Hancock County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Hancock County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28045
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 045
Geography
- Land Area
- 473.97 sq mi
- Water Area
- 78.80 sq mi
- Total Area
- 552.77 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.391641
- Longitude
- -89.482791
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 45,653
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 36,810
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 43,824 | 96.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,833 | 4.0% |
| White | 38,550 | 84.4% |
| Black | 3,536 | 7.7% |
| Asian | 222 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 144 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 108 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 35,430 | 96.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,380 | 3.7% |
| White | 31,594 | 85.8% |
| Black | 3,041 | 8.3% |
| Asian | 230 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 491 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 68 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 46,167
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $72,328
- Poverty Rate
- 13.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,325
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 38,845 | 84.1% |
| Black | 3,352 | 7.3% |
| Asian | 464 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 32,204
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,199 | 13.0% |
| Republican | 11,922 | 37.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 16,074 | 49.9% |
| Other | 9 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 15,137 | 47.0% |
| Female | 16,738 | 52.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 25,297 | 78.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,444 | 4.5% |
| Black | 1,430 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 288 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 11,694
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 36.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 9,440 | 37.3% |
| Hispanic | 461 | 31.9% |
| Black | 350 | 24.5% |
| Asian | 76 | 26.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,586 | 36.9% |
| Female | 6,020 | 36.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,911 (23.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 9,135 (26.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 23,715
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $215,438
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,084
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 11.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.