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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hancock

Maryland · 1,725 residents · 2.978 sq mi
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Hancock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,750. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $72,100. Households here earn about 46% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,725
−10%since 1990
from 1,926 in 1990
1990 – 2025
579 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 647 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.5
+11%since 1990
from 33.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Hancock
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,750
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,722 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,758
+47%since 1990
from $9,371 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$403
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $285 in 1990
US average: $602
48.8%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 53.1% in 1990
51.2% rent
2.5
−8%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,889)
Black1.3%(26)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(21)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score7.3%(141)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,690)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(35)
2
−72%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.6%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 60.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
−20%since 1990
from 23.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hancock, Maryland?

Hancock, Maryland has about 1,725 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hancock, Maryland?

The typical household in Hancock, Maryland earns about $28,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hancock, Maryland expensive?

In Hancock, Maryland, the median home is worth about $72,100, and the typical rent is about $403 a month.

How educated are people in Hancock, Maryland?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hancock, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hancock, Maryland?

About 16.8% of people in Hancock, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hancock, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Hancock, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 201 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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