Hancock County, Ohio

OH · FIPS 39063 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 74,866 #755 / 3,222
77th
Median Household Income $73,141 -2.7% #961 / 3,222
70th
Median Age 39.5 years +1.5% #2,271 / 3,222
30th
Median Home Value $204,700 -27.4% #1,358 / 3,222
58th
Median Gross Rent $979 -15.8% #1,068 / 3,222
67th
Poverty Rate 9.9% -21.1% #783 / 3,222
76th

Demographics

Hancock County has a population of 74,866, making it the #755 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% 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 $73,141, ranking #961 out of 3,222 counties — 2.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.9% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.

Median Household Income
$73,141 −2.7% vs nat'l
Rank #961 of 3,222
70th percentile
Per Capita Income
$39,068 −5.3% vs nat'l
Rank #940 of 3,222
71th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.9% −21.1% vs nat'l
Rank #783 of 3,222
76th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.1% −40.8% vs nat'l
Rank #762 of 3,222
76th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.3% −10.2% vs nat'l
Rank #746 of 3,222
77th percentile
Mean Commute Time
20.2 min −26.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,787 of 3,222
14th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Hancock County is $204,700 (-27.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $979/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.8%.

Median Home Value
$204,700 −27.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,358 of 3,222
58th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$979 −15.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,068 of 3,222
67th percentile
Homeownership Rate
70.8% +9.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,198 of 3,222
32th percentile
70.8% Homeownership

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Health

94.3% of residents in Hancock County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% above the national rate.

94.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.3% +2.9% vs nat'l
Rank #920 of 3,222
71th percentile

About Hancock County, Ohio

Hancock County, Ohio has a total population of 74,866, making it the 755th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hancock County is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Hancock County is $73,141, which ranks #961 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.

The median home value in Hancock County is $204,700, 27.4% below the national median. Renters in Hancock County pay a median gross rent of $979 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Hancock County, 30.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.2 min.

Hancock County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.1%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).

All data for Hancock County, Ohio 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.