Market insights · Kentucky
Hancock County, KY: growth, migration and housing
Hancock County has 9,050 residents, down 0.6% since 2020 (+0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 197 households moved in and 234 moved out (-37 net), while a net $2.2M of income left. Median household income is $65,464, the median home $141,200 and median rent $740 a month.
In Kentucky: 80th of 120 counties for 5-year population growth · 113th of 120 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 27th of 120 counties for median household income · 66th of 120 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Hancock County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Daviess County, KY | 86 | $4.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Hancock County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Daviess County, KY | 105 | $6.2M |
| Perry County, IN | 42 | $2.0M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.