Hancock County, Mississippi

Total Population: 46,057

County Seat: Bay St. Louis

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)83.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)6.7%
Hispanic or Latino4.2%
Two or More Races4.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Other Race0.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

24.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28045.