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Hancock

Iowa · 200 residents · 0.723 sq mi
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Hancock has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,667. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,600. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
200
−3%since 2000
from 207 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
277 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
−1%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1481832182532881990201020202024Hancock
2024216
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,667
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,056 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,094
+75%since 2000
from $17,200 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services29.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration27.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,600
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
13.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+10%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(204)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(175)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.8%(14)
Diversity Score
7
+181%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+52%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.1%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.3%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−70.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hancock, Iowa?

Hancock, Iowa has about 200 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hancock, Iowa?

The typical household in Hancock, Iowa earns about $51,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hancock, Iowa expensive?

In Hancock, Iowa, the median home is worth about $82,600.

How educated are people in Hancock, Iowa?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hancock, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hancock, Iowa?

About 14.2% of people in Hancock, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hancock, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Hancock, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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