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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Hancock County

Iowa · 12,100 residents · 571.005 sq mi
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Hancock County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,703. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $61,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,100
−4%since 1990
from 12,638 in 1990
1990 – 2025
21 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 22 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.7
+12%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Hancock County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,703
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,445 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,957
+62%since 1990
from $11,064 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.0%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$353
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $291 in 1990
US average: $602
78.2%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
21.8% rent
1.6
+12%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(12,521)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(95)
Asian0.2%(24)
Diversity Score4.1%(520)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(11,696)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(301)
Asian0.3%(37)
Diversity Score7%(845)
7
+70%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.4%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.8%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 78.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
−52%since 1990
from 26.1 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 County, Iowa?

Hancock County, Iowa has about 12,100 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hancock County, Iowa?

The typical household in Hancock County, Iowa earns about $37,703 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hancock County, Iowa expensive?

In Hancock County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $61,500, and the typical rent is about $353 a month.

How educated are people in Hancock County, Iowa?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hancock County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hancock County, Iowa?

About 6.0% of people in Hancock County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hancock County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Hancock County, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 538 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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