Hancock County, Indiana

IN · FIPS 18059 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 84,037 #696 / 3,222
78th
Median Household Income $93,186 +24.0% #250 / 3,222
92th
Median Age 40.0 years +2.8% #2,114 / 3,222
34th
Median Home Value $274,800 -2.5% #758 / 3,222
76th
Median Gross Rent $1,203 +3.4% #534 / 3,222
83th
Poverty Rate 4.7% -62.4% #31 / 3,222
99th

Demographics

Hancock County has a population of 84,037, making it the #696 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.7%
Native Born
3.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Hancock County is $93,186, ranking #250 out of 3,222 counties — 24.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 4.7% and unemployment stands at 2.7%.

Median Household Income
$93,186 +24.0% vs nat'l
Rank #250 of 3,222
92th percentile
Per Capita Income
$47,372 +14.8% vs nat'l
Rank #297 of 3,222
91th percentile
Poverty Rate
4.7% −62.4% vs nat'l
Rank #31 of 3,222
99th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.7% −48.6% vs nat'l
Rank #552 of 3,222
83th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.9% +3.7% vs nat'l
Rank #467 of 3,222
86th percentile
Mean Commute Time
30.4 min +10.2% vs nat'l
Rank #814 of 3,222
75th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Hancock County is $274,800 (-2.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,203/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.5%.

Median Home Value
$274,800 −2.5% vs nat'l
Rank #758 of 3,222
76th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,203 +3.4% vs nat'l
Rank #534 of 3,222
83th percentile
Homeownership Rate
79.5% +23.5% vs nat'l
Rank #706 of 3,222
78th percentile
79.5% Homeownership

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Health

94.5% of residents in Hancock County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% above the national rate.

94.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.5% +3.0% vs nat'l
Rank #850 of 3,222
74th percentile

About Hancock County, Indiana

Hancock County, Indiana has a total population of 84,037, making it the 696th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hancock County is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Hancock County is $93,186, which ranks #250 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 4.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7%.

The median home value in Hancock County is $274,800, 2.5% below the national median. Renters in Hancock County pay a median gross rent of $1,203 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Hancock County, 34.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.4 min.

Hancock County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (3.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.5%).

All data for Hancock County, Indiana 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.