chapter provides information to assess the potential positive or negative implications for the following potentially “ affected areas ”:
• Population and socio-economic conditions
• Land use and transportation
• Tourism , business and industry
Regional Demography , Economy , Infrastructure & Environment Population and socio-economic conditions
Demographics ( per 2010 Census ) |
Washington County |
Hancock County |
Population |
33,000 |
54,000 |
Population Density Per Square Mile |
12 |
34 |
Most Populous Community |
3,123 |
7,471 |
Median Household Income |
$ 34,859 |
$ 47,533 |
Median Family Income |
$ 43,612 |
$ 60,092 |
% Families Below Poverty Level |
14.1 |
6.8 |
% Population Below Poverty Level |
19.8 |
11.5 |
% Poverty Level for Ages 18 and Under |
29.3 |
17.2 |
% Poverty Level for Ages 65 and Over |
12.4 |
7.3 |
The proposed National Heritage Area incorporates parts of both Washington and Hancock Counties . The two counties share a similar heritage but have very different socio-economic and population conditions .
As of the 2010 Census , the population of Hancock County was just over 54,000 , with a population density of 34 people per square mile of land . The most populous community in Hancock County is Ellsworth , with 7,471 people . The median income for a household was $ 47,533 and the median income for a family was $ 60,092 . About 6.8 % of families and 11.5 % of the population were below the poverty line , including 17.2 % of those under age 18 and 7.3 % of those age 65 or over .
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