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Hancock County

Indiana · 79,840 residents · 305.957 sq mi
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Hancock County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,647. Population has grown 44% since 2000. Median home value is $179,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
79,840
+44%since 2000
from 55,391 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
261 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+9%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K53K65K76K88K1990201020202024Hancock County
202484K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,647
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,416 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,450
+46%since 2000
from $24,966 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$919
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $571 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
21.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+2%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(54,155)
Black0.1%(74)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(526)
Asian0.4%(203)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(2,001)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(71,106)
Black2.9%(2,346)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(2,202)
Asian0.9%(734)
Other1.9%(1,554)
Diversity Score20.7%(16,519)
Segregation Score30.7%(24,540)
Diversity Score
21
+473%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+58%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.1%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hancock County, Indiana?

Hancock County, Indiana has about 79,840 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hancock County, Indiana earns about $75,647 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hancock County, Indiana expensive?

In Hancock County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $179,300, and the typical rent is about $919 a month.

How educated are people in Hancock County, Indiana?

About 31.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hancock County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hancock County, Indiana?

About 5.9% of people in Hancock County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hancock County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Hancock County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34,313 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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15 census tracts
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