Maine

Hancock

55,478
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Hancock

Hancock, Maine, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 9,549. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 55,478.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Penobscot Bay, Penobscot Expedition (Maine 1779), Penobscot Expedition (1779), and 133 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202055,478
201054,418
200051,791
199046,948
198041,781
197034,590
196032,293
195032,105
194032,422
193030,721
192030,361
191035,575
190037,241
189037,312
188038,129
187036,495
186037,757
185034,372
184028,605
183024,336
182031,290
181030,031
180016,358
17909,549
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Hancock

Military engagements that took place in Hancock, Maine.

Battle of Penobscot Bay
1779
Penobscot Expedition (Maine 1779)
1779
Penobscot Expedition (1779)
1779
Penobscot Expedition Disaster
1779

Historic places in Hancock

National Register of Historic Places listings in Hancock, Maine.

Black Mansion
Ellsworth
Great Duck Island Light Station
Frenchboro
Mount Desert Light Station
Frenchboro
Surry Town Hall
Surry
Nannau
Bar Harbor
Fort George
Castine
Seal Harbor Congregational Church
Seal Harbor
Flye Point 2
Brooklin
West Street Historic District
Bar Harbor
Farm House, The
Bar Harbor
Jonathan Fisher Memorial
Blue Hill
Peters, John, House
Blue Hill
Burnt Coat Harbor Light Station
Swans Island
Stanwood Homestead
Ellsworth
Union Church of Northeast Harbor
Northeast Harbor
White, E. B., House
Brooklin
Elm Street Congregational Church and Parish House
Bucksport
Goddard Site
Brooklin
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts
Deer Isle
Gavin Watson Site
Sullivan
Hancock County Jail
Ellsworth
Pentagoet Archeological District
Castine
Prospect Harbor Light Station
Prospect Harbor
Pumpkin Island Light Station
Sargentville
Browse all Mainehistoric sites ›

Other counties in Maine

Explore census history and historic records for more Maine counties.

AndroscogginAroostookCumberlandFranklinKennebecKnoxLincolnOxfordPenobscotPiscataquisSagadahocSomersetWaldoWashingtonYork
Unlimited access

Everything a full report reveals about Hancock County, Maine

This page charts the census history of Hancock County, Maine. A full Aubrey report for an address here pulls together everything the historical record holds about the ground, from the earliest settlement to the twentieth century:

Overview
An interactive map of the location with historic sites, battles and Native heritage plotted, and its full story era by era.
The Land
The historic sites and place names around the location, and how this land was settled and used.
Geology
The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back millions of years.
LiDAR Terrain
Laser-scanned terrain that reveals earthworks and old features hidden in the landscape.
Conflict & War
The battles, raids and skirmishes fought near here, across every era of American conflict.
The Civil War
The Civil War on this ground, 1861 to 1865: who held it, and the battles, camps and regiments nearby.
The Soldiers
The men who marched from here in the Civil War, named and traced where the record allows.
Native Heritage
The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.
Settlement
Who claimed and held this ground, from Indigenous homelands through the colonial powers to the United States.
The Community
How the town grew, who came, and what kind of place it became, traced through the census record.
Rivers & Rail
The rivers, canals and railroads that connected this place between 1830 and 1911.
Notable People
The people born, buried or genuinely tied to this exact place, with their stories.
Historical Maps
Historic maps of the location layered over how it looks today.
Finds & Access
Museum objects tied to the area, and the laws on searching, collecting and access here.
Literature
The old books, county histories and archives that mention this place, quoted with their sources.
Spotlight
A deep dive into the most remarkable, lesser-known history of the place, traced back to the record.
Points of Interest
The most significant historic sites and landmarks near the location, and why they matter.
Timeline
The whole story of the location told era by era, from first peoples to the present day.
First month just $5.99, then $11.99 a month. Unlimited locations, cancel anytime.

Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.

Start your Hancock County, Maine report
Or see a real report first

Explore Maine records

Mainehistory ›NRHP historic sites ›Notable people from Maine›

Frequently asked about Hancock

When does Hancock first appear in the US census?
Hancock, Maine first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 9,549.
What is the population of Hancock?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Hancock had a recorded population of 55,478.
Were any battles fought in Hancock?
4 documented military engagements took place in Hancock, including Battle of Penobscot Bay, Penobscot Expedition (Maine 1779), Penobscot Expedition (1779).
How many historic places are in Hancock?
133 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Hancock, Maine.
Aubrey Research

Research the history of any US location

Aubrey searches federal archives, archaeological records, historic registers, and primary sources to build a full historical report for any address or place in the United States.

Research your locationView a free sample report