Hancock County is home to 32,667 people in West Virginia. At a median age of 41.7, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 24% national rate. Owners hold 77% of the housing stock. Median home value sits at $67,500. Median rent is $451 a month.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)14%(266)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)23.4%(444)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era34.7%(658)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War3.3%(63)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II1.7%(33)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 1,897 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Hancock County, West Virginia?
Hancock County, West Virginia has about 32,667 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Hancock County, West Virginia?
The typical household in Hancock County, West Virginia earns about $33,759 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Hancock County, West Virginia expensive?
In Hancock County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $67,500, and the typical rent is about $451 a month.
How educated are people in Hancock County, West Virginia?
About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hancock County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Hancock County, West Virginia?
About 11.1% of people in Hancock County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.
Has Hancock County, West Virginia grown since 1990?
Yes, Hancock County, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,566 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.
