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Hancock

Wisconsin · 417 residents · 1.047 sq mi
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Hancock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,700. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
417
−10%since 2000
from 463 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
398 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 442 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.2
+11%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2683233794344901990201020202024Hancock
2024471
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,341 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,080
+35%since 2000
from $14,889 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance16.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services6.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$573
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.7%
−27.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
27.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+38%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(365)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino11%(46)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.3%(110)
Diversity Score
26
+26%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+56%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.1%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.8%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hancock, Wisconsin?

Hancock, Wisconsin has about 417 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hancock, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Hancock, Wisconsin earns about $33,750 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 $71,700, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Hancock, Wisconsin?

About 8.8% 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 16.2% 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 52 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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