Hancock County, Maine Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 8th-largest in Maine
The population of Hancock County, Maine is 56,084 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 8th-largest county in Maine. The median household income is $69,630, the median home value is $278,400, and the median age is 49.1.
The population of Hancock County has grown 4.8% since 2010 (54,351 → 56,946), a +0.33% annualized rate.
56,084
Population
+0.33%
Annual growth
35
People / sq mi
$69,630
Median Income
$278,400
Median Home Value
Hancock County covers 1,587 sq mi of land at 35.3 people per square mile.
About Hancock County, ME
Age is the most distinctive thing about Hancock County: a median age of 49.1, older than the national median. With 56,084 residents, Hancock County is a county in Maine. That makes it one of the ten largest counties in Maine in the country, at #8 by population.
Median household income is $69,630, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US counties at 6.0%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $278,400, with typical rent around $1,000.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US counties — 39.2% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 12.2%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Hancock County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Hancock County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Hancock County had a population of 54,351 in 2010 and 56,946 in 2024, a 4.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 56,946 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.33%.
56,946
Population (2024)
54,351
Population (2010)
56,946
Peak (2024)
0.33%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 54,351 |
| 2011 | 54,533 |
| 2012 | 54,494 |
| 2013 | 54,589 |
| 2014 | 54,512 |
| 2015 | 54,280 |
| 2016 | 54,540 |
| 2017 | 54,584 |
| 2018 | 54,849 |
| 2019 | 55,098 |
| 2020 | 55,512 |
| 2021 | 56,362 |
| 2022 | 56,677 |
| 2023 | 56,801 |
| 2024 | 56,946 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
49.1
Median Age
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Male
26.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 13.3% · Seniors (65+): 26.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $69,630$-2,143 vs state |
| Mean household income | $91,525 |
| Per-capita income | $41,576 |
| Poverty rate | 6.0%-0.5% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% |
| Employment-to-population | 58.1% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Hancock County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.5%
Drive alone
4.3%
Carpool
69.5%
Public transit
12.2%
Work from home
24.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$278,400+$12,000 vs state
Median home value
$1,000
Median rent
78.8%
Homeownership rate
40,514
Total housing units
61.7%
Occupied
38.3%
Vacant
21.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
89.8%
With health insurance
92.6%
With broadband internet
37.9%
Foreign-born
8.3%
Veterans (18+)
13.7%
With a disability
97.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
95.0%
High School+
39.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hancock County, Maine has a population of 56,084 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 8th-largest county in Maine. Population density is 35 people per square mile.
The population of Hancock County has grown 4.8% since 2010 (54,351 → 56,946), a +0.33% annualized rate.
The median household income in Hancock County, Maine is $69,630, with mean (average) household income of $91,525 and per-capita income of $41,576. 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Hancock County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%), Black or African American (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Hancock County, Maine is 49.1 years. Residents are 51.1% female and 48.9% male.
The median home value in Hancock County is $278,400 and median monthly rent is $1,000. 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 40,514 total housing units, 38.3% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Hancock County, Maine is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.
Portland is among the largest cities associated with Hancock County, Maine, with a population of 68,505.
Hancock County, ME Climate
Hancock County, ME has an average annual temperature of 6.8°C (44°F) and receives about 1265 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
6.8°C
Avg Temp
1265
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -7° / 19° | 114 mm |
| February | -6° / 21° | 93 mm |
| March | 0° / 31° | 107 mm |
| April | 6° / 42° | 113 mm |
| May | 12° / 53° | 102 mm |
| June | 17° / 62° | 96 mm |
| July | 20° / 68° | 87 mm |
| August | 19° / 66° | 77 mm |
| September | 14° / 58° | 103 mm |
| October | 9° / 47° | 112 mm |
| November | 3° / 37° | 136 mm |
| December | -4° / 25° | 125 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Hancock County, ME
The most comfortable months to visit Hancock County, ME are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 26°C high). The coldest is January (near -13°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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