Hancock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maine. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 51,791 people, with a population density of about 32.59 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 1,589.00 square miles (4,115.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Ellsworth, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Ellsworth.
Geographically, Hancock County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Southwest Harbor 468 ft and its lowest point at Mount Desert 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-5.