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Hancock

New York · 1,189 residents · 1.566 sq mi
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Hancock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,419. Population has declined 11% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $57,200. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,189
−11%since 1990
from 1,330 in 1990
1990 – 2025
759 / sq mi
−11%since 1990
from 849 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.2
+26%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6858651K1K1K1990201020202024Hancock
2024745
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,419
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,304 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,616
+51%since 1990
from $11,003 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.6%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,200
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$417
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $375 in 1990
US average: $602
60.8%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
39.2% rent
2.1
−11%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,311)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(43)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score10.9%(145)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,123)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(39)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score9.5%(113)
10
−13%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.1%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 66.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.5%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
−35%since 1990
from 24.7 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, New York?

Hancock, New York has about 1,189 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hancock, New York earns about $27,419 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 $57,200, and the typical rent is about $417 a month.

How educated are people in Hancock, New York?

About 13.9% 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 15.6% 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 141 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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