Hancock County, Maine

Total Population: 56,084

County Seat: Ellsworth

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Median Home Value

$278,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$69,630

Across all households

Median Age

49.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

39.2%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)93.2%
Two or More Races2.5%
Hispanic or Latino1.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.9%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Other Race0.4%

Under 18 Years

16.5%

65 Years and Over

26.0%

Male

48.9%

Female

51.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.4%

No Health Insurance

10.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

95.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

39.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$69,630

Mean Household Income

$91,525

Per Capita Income

$41,576

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

8.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$278,400

Median Rent

$1,000/mo

Total Housing Units

40,514

Owner-Occupied

78.8%

Renter-Occupied

21.2%

Vacancy Rate

38.3%

Married Couple Households

48.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.4%

Average Household Size

2.18

Broadband Internet Access

89.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

8.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 23009.