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
24th
Median Household Income $70,601 -6.1% #1,158 / 3,222
64th
Median Age 44.6 years +14.7% #811 / 3,222
75th
Median Home Value $141,400 -49.8% #2,371 / 3,222
26th
Median Gross Rent $736 -36.7% #2,549 / 3,222
21th
Poverty Rate 12.2% -3.6% #1,309 / 3,222
59th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.9%
Native Born
2.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$70,601 −6.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,158 of 3,222
64th percentile
Per Capita Income
$38,092 −7.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,082 of 3,222
66th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.2% −3.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,309 of 3,222
59th percentile
Unemployment Rate
1.9% −64.6% vs nat'l
Rank #252 of 3,222
92th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.5% −39.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,925 of 3,222
40th percentile
Mean Commute Time
21.4 min −22.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,645 of 3,222
18th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$141,400 −49.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,371 of 3,222
26th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$736 −36.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,549 of 3,222
21th percentile
Homeownership Rate
82.5% +28.0% vs nat'l
Rank #300 of 3,222
91th percentile
82.5% Homeownership

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Health

94.2% of residents in Hancock County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.

94.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.2% +2.7% vs nat'l
Rank #987 of 3,222
69th percentile

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.