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Hancock County, ME: growth, migration and housing
Hancock County has 57,171 residents, up 3.0% since 2020 (+0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,541 households moved in and 1,419 moved out (+122 net), bringing in a net $26.4M of income. Median household income is $72,744, the median home $310,400 and median rent $1,061 a month.
In Maine: 11th of 16 counties for 5-year population growth · 12th of 16 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 7th of 16 counties for median household income · 6th of 16 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Penobscot County, ME | 254 | $16.1M |
| Waldo County, ME | 62 | $3.8M |
| Washington County, ME | 59 | $2.1M |
| Cumberland County, ME | 58 | $3.9M |
| York County, ME | 43 | $2.5M |
| Kennebec County, ME | 31 | $1.4M |
| Somerset County, ME | 22 | $0.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Hancock County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Penobscot County, ME | 294 | $16.4M |
| Cumberland County, ME | 77 | $6.9M |
| Washington County, ME | 63 | $2.7M |
| Waldo County, ME | 61 | $3.7M |
| York County, ME | 29 | $1.8M |
| Knox County, ME | 27 | $1.4M |
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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.