Hancock County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17067 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,281 | — | #2,022 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,865 | -12.4% | #1,559 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.9 years | +20.6% | #482 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $113,800 | -59.6% | #2,788 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $782 | -32.8% | #2,243 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% | -2.6% | #1,342 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hancock County has a population of 17,281, making it the #2,022 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hancock County is $65,865, ranking #1,559 out of 3,222 counties — 12.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.3% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Hancock County is $113,800 (-59.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $782/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.3%.
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94.3% of residents in Hancock County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% above the national rate.
About Hancock County, Illinois
Hancock County, Illinois has a total population of 17,281, making it the 2,022nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hancock County is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hancock County is $65,865, which ranks #1,559 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Hancock County is $113,800, 59.6% below the national median. Renters in Hancock County pay a median gross rent of $782 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hancock County, 25.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.3 min.
Hancock County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%).
All data for Hancock County, Illinois 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.