Hancock County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hancock County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 9,032. It is the 102nd most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hancock County is 41.5 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hancock County is $66,836. This is 7% higher than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.9%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $137,600. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Hancock County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hancock County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.1%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.7%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.6%.