Maine Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 56,460 (100%) |
| Population Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 14 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $72,744 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,241 |
| Median Home Value | $310,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 40,765 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 20,083 (49.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,489 (13.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 15,193 (37.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 25,572 |
| Average Household Size | 2.14 |
| Family Households | 14,766 (57.7%) |
The table below compares Hancock County to the other 16 counties and county equivalents in Maine 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 | # 8 | 53rd |
| Population Density | # 11 | 40th |
| Median Household Income | # 7 | 60th |
| Per Capita Income | # 6 | 67th |
| Diversity Index | # 11 | 40th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Maine Census Data Comparison Tool.
