Hancock town is located in Hancock County Maine. Hancock town has a 2024 population of 2,501. Hancock town is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually but its population has increased by 1.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,467 in 2020.
The average household income in Hancock town is $81,139 with a poverty rate of 10.92%. The median age in Hancock town is 53.1 years: 49.9 years for males, and 54.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hancock town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,316 | 92.42% |
| Two or more races | 132 | 5.27% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 1.2% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,117 | 2.21 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Married | 524 | 2.64 | 98.9 | 1.1 |
| Non Family | 450 | 1.48 | 78 | 22 |
| Female | 86 | 2.92 | 57 | 43 |
| Male | 57 | 2.91 | 19.3 | 80.7 |
2.6
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
83.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 63 | 3.22% |
| Associates Degree | 210 | 10.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 286 | 14.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 338 | 17.27% |
| High School Graduate | 724 | 37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30 | 1.53% |
| Some College | 306 | 15.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,850 | 1,760 | 619 |
| 2+ Races | 80 | 80 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| Black | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 33.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,868 | $0 | $38,026 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,082 | $0 | $59,141 |
| High School Graduate | $38,162 | $39,926 | $33,065 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,926 | $45,880 | $42,031 |
| Some College | $45,509 | $51,818 | $39,828 |
$43,926
Average Earnings
$45,880
Average Male
$42,031
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.18% of Hancock town residents speak only English, while 2.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,301 | 214 | 9.3% |
| Multiple | 132 | 47 | 35.61% |
| Other | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 10 | 15.38% |
| Black | 30 | 1 | 3.33% |
10.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.16%
Male Poverty Rate
11.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hancock town is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hancock town is Black, with 3.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57.14% |
| High School | 14.54% |
| Some College | 1.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 3.06% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,083 | $96,468 |
| Households | $70,110 | $81,139 |
| Married Families | $88,958 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,207 | $54,526 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
265
Number of Veterans
251
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 127 |
| First Gulf War | 72 |
| Second Gulf War | 49 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 96 |
| 65 to 74 | 56 |
| 35 to 54 | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 46 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 217 | 10.83% |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 50% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 50.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.65%
Born in Hancock town
97.53%
Native Born
2.47%
Foreign Born
2.15%
Non Citizen
0.32%
Naturalized
97.53% of Hancock town residents were born in the United States, with 60.65% having been born in Maine. 2.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,466 | -7 | -0.28% |
| 2028 | 2,473 | -7 | -0.28% |
| 2027 | 2,480 | -7 | -0.28% |
| 2026 | 2,487 | -7 | -0.28% |
| 2025 | 2,494 | -7 | -0.28% |
| 2024 | 2,501 | -7 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 2,508 | -7 | -0.28% |
| 2022 | 2,515 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2021 | 2,511 | 44 | 1.78% |
| 2020 | 2,467 | 31 | 1.27% |
| 2019 | 2,436 | 14 | 0.58% |
| 2018 | 2,422 | 4 | 0.17% |
| 2017 | 2,418 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2,418 | 22 | 0.92% |
| 2015 | 2,396 | -9 | -0.37% |
| 2014 | 2,405 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 2,406 | 17 | 0.71% |
| 2012 | 2,389 | -6 | -0.25% |
| 2011 | 2,395 | 7 | 0.29% |
| 2010 | 2,388 | 0 | 0% |