Hancock County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18059 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 84,037 | — | #696 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $93,186 | +24.0% | #250 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.0 years | +2.8% | #2,114 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $274,800 | -2.5% | #758 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,203 | +3.4% | #534 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% | -62.4% | #31 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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94.5% of residents in Hancock County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% above the national rate.
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.