Economy & Jobs — Hancock, Maryland
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $34,886 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$44,900 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,355 |
| Poverty Rate | 23.7% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% |
| In Labor Force | 803 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Public Admin | 23.3% |
| Arts Food | 13.4% |
| Retail | 12.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Fast Food | 128 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 100 |
| Physician Offices | 94 |
| Commercial Banks | 49 |
| Auto Repair | 48 |
| Insurance Agencies | 45 |
| Dental Offices | 44 |
| Beauty Salons | 42 |
| Law Offices | 42 |
| Real Estate Offices | 34 |
| Liquor Stores | 33 |
| Gas Stations | 32 |
| Coffee Shops | 30 |
| Grocery Stores | 28 |
| General Merchandise | 28 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.