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Hancock

New York · 885 residents (2025 est.) · 1.566 sq mi
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Hancock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,765. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 444 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,000. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 40% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
745
−37%since 2000
from 1,189 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
476 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 759 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.5
+19%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:885 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6858651K1K1K1990201020202024Hancock
2024745
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,765
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,419 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,472
+95%since 2000
from $16,616 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
−5%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,000
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$958
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
47.3% rent
Vacancy rate
40.9%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+39%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,123)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(39)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(113)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(644)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian8.2%(61)
Other3.8%(28)
Diversity Score30.6%(228)
Diversity Score
31
+222%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 49.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.3%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 21.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
+32.5 ptssince 2017
from 62.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2016
from 94.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hancock, New York?

Hancock, New York has about 745 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hancock, New York?

The typical household in Hancock, New York earns about $51,765 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hancock, New York expensive?

In Hancock, New York, the median home is worth about $150,000, and the typical rent is about $958 a month.

How educated are people in Hancock, New York?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hancock, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hancock, New York?

About 16.6% of people in Hancock, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hancock, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Hancock, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 585 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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

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