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Hancock

Wisconsin · 393 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 $40,719. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 70 residents. 8% 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 $104,000. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
393
−15%since 2000
from 463 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
375 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 442 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.9
+22%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2683233794344901990201020202024Hancock
2024471
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,719
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,341 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,708
+39%since 2000
from $14,889 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services13.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
29.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+66%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(339)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(43)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(6)
Diversity Score28%(110)
Diversity Score
28
+35%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+37%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−18.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.2%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.9%
−71.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hancock, Wisconsin?

Hancock, Wisconsin has about 393 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hancock, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Hancock, Wisconsin earns about $40,719 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 $104,000, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Hancock, Wisconsin?

About 8.3% 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 23.4% 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 28 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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