Hancock County, Mississippi Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Hancock County, Mississippi
Hancock County, Mississippi Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
46,167
Median Age
46.6
Male Median
43.8
Female Median
48.6
Hancock County, Mississippi Population Growth

Hancock County, Mississippi Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +8.9%%.
+8.9%% Growth
Hancock County, Mississippi Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Hancock County, Mississippi Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.6 | 46,167 |
| 2023 | 45.7 | 46,057 |
| 2022 | 45.4 | 46,010 |
| 2021 | 44.7 | 45,911 |
| 2020 | 44.7 | 47,339 |
| 2019 | 44.4 | 46,961 |
| 2018 | 44.0 | 46,653 |
| 2017 | 43.2 | 46,277 |
| 2016 | 41.8 | 46,028 |
| 2015 | 41.8 | 45,627 |
| 2014 | 41.2 | 45,136 |
| 2013 | 41.0 | 44,597 |
| 2012 | 40.5 | 44,044 |
| 2011 | 41.0 | 43,322 |
| 2010 | 40.8 | 42,408 |
Hancock County, Mississippi Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.9% |
| 5–17 | 14.3% |
| 18–24 | 6.8% |
| 25–34 | 11.5% |
| 35–54 | 24.2% |
| 55–64 | 15.7% |
| 65+ | 22.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Hancock County, Mississippi
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 71.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 33.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 38.7
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Hancock County, Mississippi
The median age in Hancock County, Mississippi is 46.6 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Hancock County, Mississippi is 46,167.
In Hancock County, Mississippi, seniors (ages 65+) make up 22.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.3%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Hancock County, Mississippi is aging.