Hancock County Demographics
A map of Hancock County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 37,341 | 81.1% |
Black | 3,911 | 8.5% |
Multiracial | 2,040 | 4.4% |
Hispanic | 1,918 | 4.2% |
Asian | 424 | 0.9% |
Native American/Other | 419 | 0.9% |
Hancock County, Mississippi had a population of 46,053 in 2020. It was 81.1% White, 8.5% Black, 0.9% Asian, 4.2% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Hancock County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Hancock County is the 16th most populous county of the 82 counties in Mississippi.
Hancock County's White Population
37,341 residents of Hancock County identify as White, or 81.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Hancock County considerably larger than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 82 counties in Mississippi, Hancock County is ranked #4 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Hancock County is more White than neighboring Pearl River County (78.5% White), Harrison County (60% White), St. Tammany County (72.6% White), St. Bernard County (52.9% White), and Stone County (75.4% White).
Hancock County's Black Population
3,911 residents of Hancock County identify as Black, or 8.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hancock County considerably less than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 82 counties in Mississippi, Hancock County is ranked #79 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Hancock County is less Black than neighboring Pearl River County (11.9% Black), Harrison County (24.5% Black), St. Tammany County (12.8% Black), St. Bernard County (26% Black), and Stone County (17.7% Black).
Hancock County's Asian Population
424 residents of Hancock County identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hancock County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 82 counties in Mississippi, Hancock County is ranked #12 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Hancock County is more Asian than neighboring Pearl River County (0.5% Asian), and Stone County (0.5% Asian). Hancock County is less Asian than neighboring Harrison County (2.8% Asian), St. Tammany County (1.4% Asian), and St. Bernard County (2.2% Asian).
Hancock County's Hispanic Population
1,918 residents of Hancock County identify as Hispanic, or 4.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Hancock County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 82 counties in Mississippi, Hancock County is ranked #14 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Hancock County is more Hispanic than neighboring Pearl River County (4.1% Hispanic), and Stone County (2.4% Hispanic). Hancock County is less Hispanic than neighboring Harrison County (6.7% Hispanic), St. Tammany County (7.9% Hispanic), and St. Bernard County (13.7% Hispanic).
Hancock County's Native American/Other Population
419 residents of Hancock County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Hancock County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 82 counties in Mississippi, Hancock County is ranked #6 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Hancock County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pearl River County (0.7% Native American/Other). Hancock County is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Bernard County (1.2% Native American/Other).
Hancock County's Multiracial Population
2,040 residents of Hancock County identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Hancock County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 82 counties in Mississippi, Hancock County is ranked #3 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Hancock County is more Multiracial than neighboring Pearl River County (4.3% Multiracial), St. Tammany County (4.3% Multiracial), St. Bernard County (4% Multiracial), and Stone County (3.2% Multiracial). Hancock County is less Multiracial than neighboring Harrison County (5.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.