Hancock County, Kentucky

Total Population: 9,032

County Seat: Hawesville

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Median Home Value

$137,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$66,836

Across all households

Median Age

41.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.8%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)94.2%
Two or More Races3.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Other Race0.8%
Hispanic or Latino0.7%

Under 18 Years

24.3%

65 Years and Over

18.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

50.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.7%

No Health Insurance

3.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$66,836

Mean Household Income

$78,998

Per Capita Income

$31,417

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

73.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

14.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$137,600

Median Rent

$752/mo

Total Housing Units

3,911

Owner-Occupied

78.4%

Renter-Occupied

21.6%

Vacancy Rate

9.6%

Married Couple Households

51.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

10.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

18.9%

Average Household Size

2.53

Broadband Internet Access

83.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

10.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21091.