Hancock County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19081 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,671 | — | #2,442 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,601 | -6.1% | #1,158 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.6 years | +14.7% | #811 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $141,400 | -49.8% | #2,371 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $736 | -36.7% | #2,549 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% | -3.6% | #1,309 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hancock County has a population of 10,671, making it the #2,442 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.6 years, which is 14.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hancock County is $70,601, ranking #1,158 out of 3,222 counties — 6.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.2% and unemployment stands at 1.9%.
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The median home value in Hancock County is $141,400 (-49.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $736/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.5%.
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94.2% of residents in Hancock County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.
About Hancock County, Iowa
Hancock County, Iowa has a total population of 10,671, making it the 2,442nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hancock County is 44.6 years, which is 14.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hancock County is $70,601, which ranks #1,158 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9%.
The median home value in Hancock County is $141,400, 49.8% below the national median. Renters in Hancock County pay a median gross rent of $736 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hancock County, 20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.4 min.
Hancock County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.0%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
All data for Hancock County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.