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Hancock County

West Virginia · 29,095 residents · 82.61 sq mi
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Hancock County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,140. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $94,600. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,095
−11%since 2000
from 32,667 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
352 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 395 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+12%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K30K32K34K36K1990201020202024Hancock County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,140
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,759 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,261
+54%since 2000
from $17,724 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−2%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(31,307)
Black2.3%(747)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(243)
Asian0.3%(111)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(2,703)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(26,484)
Black2.4%(695)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(424)
Asian0.4%(110)
Other2.2%(651)
Diversity Score15.9%(4,613)
Segregation Score20.2%(5,883)
Diversity Score
16
+92%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+63%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hancock County, West Virginia?

Hancock County, West Virginia has about 29,095 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hancock County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Hancock County, West Virginia earns about $48,140 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 $94,600, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Hancock County, West Virginia?

About 16.3% 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 14.0% 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 6,138 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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