Hancock County, Mississippi
Hancock County: County in Mississippi, United States
About
Hancock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 43,929 and a population density of 31 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 48,000 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bay St. Louis. The county was created 213 years ago in 1811.
Quick Facts about Hancock County
| Population : | 48,000 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| Different from : | Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County |
| Area : | 1431 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 14% |
| Land as percent of area : | 86% |
| Named for : | John Hancock |
| Capital : | Bay St. Louis |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1812 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:47:56 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 34 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.48% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hancock County is located at 30°23'38"N 89°28'28"W (30.3937800, -89.4745600). It has 4 neighbors: Saint Tammany Parish, Harrison County, Pearl River County and Stone County.
Hancock County map
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The largest city of Hancock County is Bay Saint Louis with a population of 14,529. Other cities include, Diamondhead population 8,058 and Waveland population 6,315. See all Hancock County cities & populated places.
Hancock County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hancock County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Saint Louis | 14,529 | City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Diamondhead | 8,058 | City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Waveland | 6,315 | City in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States |
| Kiln | 2,238 | Census-designated place in Hancock County, Mississippi |
| Pearlington | 1,332 | Census-designated place in Hancock County, Mississippi |
- Official Website
Official website of Hancock County
Hancock County has 4 neighbours.
- Saint Tammany Parish parish in Louisiana, United States of America
- Harrison County county in Mississippi, United States
- Pearl River County county in Mississippi, United States
- Stone County county in Mississippi, United States
- Bay St. Louis
Demographics
The population of Hancock County increased by 8.48% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 43,929 | - | census |
| 2011 | 44,744 | 1.82% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 45,263 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 45,522 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 45,980 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 46,305 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 46,643 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 46,949 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 47,278 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 47,632 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 48,000 | 0.77% | estimation process |
People born in Hancock County (1)
American state senator and representative in Mississippi Ezell Lee was born in Hancock County
Other places with the same name (10)
- Hancock County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 79,553 people.
- Hancock County , Ohio county in Maine, United States with a population of 75,407 people.
- Hancock County , Maine county in Maine, United States with a population of 55,088 people.
- Hancock County , West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 28,571 people.
- Hancock County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 17,422 people.
- Hancock County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 10,507 people.
- Hancock County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 8,742 people.
- Hancock County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 8,494 people.
- Hancock County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 6,493 people.
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |
