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Hancock

Wisconsin · 399 residents (2025 est.) · 1.047 sq mi
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Hancock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,071. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $155,000. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
471
+2%since 2000
from 463 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
450 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 442 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
+7%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:399 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2683233794344901990201020202024Hancock
2024471
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,071
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,341 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,210
+69%since 2000
from $14,889 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.294
−22%since 2010
from 0.378 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
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
$155,000
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
27.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+97%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(408)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(40)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.8%(96)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(403)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(57)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(11)
Diversity Score31.6%(149)
Diversity Score
32
+52%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% 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
5.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.9%
−18.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.5%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2012
from 24.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.2%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
+27.6 ptssince 2017
from 62.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2016
from 87.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2016
from 12.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hancock, Wisconsin?

Hancock, Wisconsin has about 471 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hancock, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Hancock, Wisconsin earns about $51,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hancock, Wisconsin expensive?

In Hancock, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $155,000, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Hancock, Wisconsin?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hancock, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hancock, Wisconsin?

About 23.8% of people in Hancock, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hancock, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Hancock, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 106 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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