Mississippi Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 46,167 (100%) |
| Population Density | 97 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 29 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $67,708 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,800 |
| Median Home Value | $224,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 23,715 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 16,035 (67.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,202 (17.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,478 (14.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 20,237 |
| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
| Family Households | 13,549 (67.0%) |
The table below compares Hancock County to the other 82 counties and county equivalents in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 16 | 81st |
| Population Density | # 13 | 85th |
| Median Household Income | # 7 | 93rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 2 | 99th |
| Diversity Index | # 79 | 5th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
