Hancock County, MS Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Hancock County was 46,094, a 0.10% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Hancock County's population was 46,046, a decline of 0.15% compared to a population of 46,117 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Hancock County, MS population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Hancock County increased by 2,862. In this period, the peak population was 47,673 in the year 2019. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 43,232 - -
2001 43,844 612 1.42%
2002 44,468 624 1.42%
2003 44,908 440 0.99%
2004 45,568 660 1.47%
2005 46,262 694 1.52%
2006 38,604 -7,658 -16.55%
2007 39,928 1,324 3.43%
2008 40,692 764 1.91%
2009 41,110 418 1.03%
2010 44,102 2,992 7.28%
2011 44,767 665 1.51%
2012 45,296 529 1.18%
2013 45,561 265 0.59%
2014 46,029 468 1.03%
2015 46,360 331 0.72%
2016 46,708 348 0.75%
2017 47,020 312 0.67%
2018 47,295 275 0.58%
2019 47,673 378 0.8%
2020 46,117 -1,556 -3.26%
2021 46,046 -71 -0.15%
2022 46,094 48 0.1%
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Hancock County, MS population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Hancock County's population increased by 870 (2.01%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Hancock County's population increased by 2,015 (4.57%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Hancock County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Hancock County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 46,094. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Hancock County's population peaked in year 2019 at 47,673.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Hancock County's population was lowest in year 2006 at 38,604.

Hancock County, MS annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Hancock County grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 3 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Hancock County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.30% per year. Overall the population grew 6.62% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Hancock County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Hancock County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.30% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 23. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Hancock County's population grew the most with an increase of 2,992 (7.28%).

While from 2005 and 2006, Hancock County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 7,658 (-16.55%).

Things to know

Is Hancock County, MS population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Hancock County's population decreased by 23 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 71 (0.15%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 48 (0.10%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Hancock County, MS changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Hancock County increased by 533 (1.17%). The population was highest at 47,673 in the year 2019 and lowest at 45,561 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.18%.

References

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2023
Hancock County, MS Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Hancock County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Hancock County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Hancock County was 46,094, a 0.10% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Hancock County population was 46,046, a decline of 0.15% compared to a population of 46,117 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Hancock County increased by 2,862. In this period, the peak population was 47,673 in the year 2019. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Hancock County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Hancock County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Hancock County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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