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Hancock

New York · 908 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 $34,722. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 281 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,700. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 51% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
908
−24%since 2000
from 1,189 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
580 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 759 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+12%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6858651K1K1K1990201020202024Hancock
2024745
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,722
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,419 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,563
+18%since 2000
from $16,616 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,700
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$809
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
43.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+56%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(807)
Black1.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(38)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other4.9%(45)
Diversity Score26.1%(237)
Diversity Score
26
+174%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 49.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hancock, New York?

Hancock, New York has about 908 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hancock, New York earns about $34,722 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 $112,700, and the typical rent is about $809 a month.

How educated are people in Hancock, New York?

About 11.0% 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 22.0% 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 422 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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