Hancock County, Kentucky (Formed 1829) Land Area Year Population (sq.mi) Density 2010 8,565 187.7 45.6 2000 8,392 188.8 44.4 1990 7,864 188.8 41.7 1980 7,742 188.8 41.0 1970 7,080 188.8 37.5 1960 5,330 188.8 28.2 1950 6,009 188.8 31.8 1940 6,807 188.8 36.1 1930 6,147 188.8 32.6 1920 6,945 188.8 36.8 1910 8,512 193.0 44.1 1900 8,914 195.0 45.7 1890 9,214 195.0 47.3 1880 8,563 192.5 44.5 1870 6,591 192.5 34.2 1860 6,213 194.0 32.0 1850 3,853 195.9 19.7 1840 2,581 194.9 13.2 1830 1,515 194.9 7.8