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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Hancock

New York · 1,330 residents · 1.566 sq mi
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Hancock has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,304. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $54,800. Households here earn about 29% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,330
+12%vs 2000
vs 1,189 in 2000
1990 – 2025
849 / sq mi
+12%vs 2000
vs 759 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.2
−20%vs 2000
vs 44.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6858651K1K1K1990201020202024Hancock
2024745
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,304
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,419 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,003
−34%vs 2000
vs $16,616 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.1%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$54,800
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$375
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $417 in 2000
US average: $450
63.5%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.8% in 2000
36.5% rent
2.4
+13%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,311)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(43)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(16)
Diversity Score10.9%(145)
11
+15%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.9%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.9%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.6%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.7 min
+54%vs 2000
vs 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Hancock, New York?

Hancock, New York has about 1,330 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Hancock, New York earns about $23,304 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 $54,800, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Hancock, New York?

About 11.9% 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 16.1% of people in Hancock, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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