Time Zone: Hancock County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Ellsworth is the Seat for Hancock County.
Hancock County was founded in 1790.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Hancock had a population of 53,447 people. This is an increase of 3.2% since the last Census (which gave a population of 51,791 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Hancock represented 4.06% of the total population of Maine, making it the state's 8th most populous county (out of 16 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 54,418 | +5.07% | +1.82% since 2009 |
2009 | 53,447 | +3.2% | +0.14% since 2008 |
2008 | 53,371 | +3.05% | |
2007 | 53,374 | +3.06% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 51,791 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Hancock County Census Page for Hancock County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Hancock County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Hancock County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Ellsworth | 7,140 | 6,456 | 10.59% increase |
Bar Harbor | 5,183 | 4,820 | 7.53% increase |
Bucksport | 4,927 | 4,908 | 0.39% increase |
Hancock | 2,292 | 2,147 | 6.75% increase |
Blue Hill | 2,217 | 2,390 | 7.24% decrease |
Websites for Hancock County
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