Hancock County, Mississippi
Total Population: 46,057
County Seat: Bay St. Louis
Median Home Value
$206,600
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$67,728
Across all households
Median Age
45.7 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
24.6%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
19.6%
65 Years and Over
21.9%
Male
48.8%
Female
51.2%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.9%
No Health Insurance
9.2%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
89.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
24.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.7%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$67,728
Mean Household Income
$91,745
Per Capita Income
$38,730
Unemployment Rate (16+)
5.3%
In Labor Force (19–64)
78.1%
SNAP / Food Stamps
10.6%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$206,600
Median Rent
$999/mo
Total Housing Units
23,277
Owner-Occupied
78.7%
Renter-Occupied
21.3%
Vacancy Rate
14.5%
Married Couple Households
51.2%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.0%
Male Householder, No Partner
15.0%
Female Householder, No Partner
26.8%
Average Household Size
2.30
Broadband Internet Access
85.2%
Housing Built Since 2010
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28045.