Hancock County is found in the state of Mississippi. With a land mass of 552 square miles, Hancock County is one of the smaller counties in the state, while in population it is near the top with 4,296 inhabitants. Hancock County's population density of urban makes it one of the least densely populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Bay Saint Louis, with a population of 17,277.
Hancock County is one of the most affluent regions in the state. The median income for Hancock County residents is $35,495, putting the area in in the top fifth of all counties in Mississippi. In keeping with this, the average house price in Hancock County is $84,296, well above the state average of $66,412.
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