Hancock County, Kentucky
Hancock County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Hancock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,565 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,742 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hawesville. The county was created 195 years ago in 1829.
Quick Facts about Hancock County
| Population : | 8,742 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from : | Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County |
| Area : | 515 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 5.6% |
| Land as percent of area : | 94.4% |
| Named for : | John Hancock |
| Capital : | Hawesville |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1829 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:29:54 (18th April 2024) |
| Density : | 17 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.02% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hancock County is located at 37°50'29"N 86°46'41"W (37.8415100, -86.7779300). It has 5 neighbors: Perry County, Spencer County, Breckinridge County, Daviess County and Ohio County.
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The largest city of Hancock County is Lewisport with a population of 1,681. Other cities include and Hawesville population 979. See all Hancock County cities & populated places.
Hancock County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hancock County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lewisport | 1,681 | City in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Hawesville | 979 | Human settlement in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Hancock County
Hancock County has 5 neighbours.
- Perry County county in Indiana, United States
- Spencer County county in Indiana, United States
- Breckinridge County county in Kentucky, United States
- Daviess County county in Kentucky, United States
- Ohio County county in Kentucky, United States
- Hawesville
Demographics
The population of Hancock County increased by 2.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,565 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,588 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,642 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,626 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,681 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,641 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,723 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,778 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,738 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,722 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,742 | 0.23% | estimation process |
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 , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 48,000 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 , 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.
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |
