Hancock County is home to 30,676 people in West Virginia. At a median age of 45.3, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 28% national rate. Median home value sits at $85,300. 1% of people here were born outside the United States. Owners hold 73% of the housing stock.
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 30,676 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Hancock County, West Virginia?
The typical household in Hancock County, West Virginia earns about $38,565 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 $85,300, and the typical rent is about $540 a month.
How educated are people in Hancock County, West Virginia?
About 15.3% 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 14.8% 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 4,557 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.
