Hancock County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54029 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,431 | — | #1,526 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,466 | -18.2% | #1,936 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.0 years | +20.8% | #475 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $130,800 | -53.6% | #2,504 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $771 | -33.7% | #2,334 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.5% | +15.2% | #1,852 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hancock County has a population of 28,431, making it the #1,526 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.0 years, which is 20.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hancock County is $61,466, ranking #1,936 out of 3,222 counties — 18.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.5% and unemployment stands at 8.4%.
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The median home value in Hancock County is $130,800 (-53.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $771/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.5%.
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93.6% of residents in Hancock County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% above the national rate.
About Hancock County, West Virginia
Hancock County, West Virginia has a total population of 28,431, making it the 1,526th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hancock County is 47.0 years, which is 20.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hancock County is $61,466, which ranks #1,936 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4%.
The median home value in Hancock County is $130,800, 53.6% below the national median. Renters in Hancock County pay a median gross rent of $771 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hancock County, 19.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.7 min.
Hancock County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.8%).
All data for Hancock County, West Virginia 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.