Hancock County's estimated 2026 population is 16,670 with a growth rate of -0.79% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hancock County is the 62nd largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 19,091 and has seen a growth of -12.68% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.9 years
Female: 47.6 years
Male: 44.9 years
There are 13,646 adults, (4,256 of whom are seniors) in Hancock County.
Female: 8,568 (49.6%)
Male: 8,713 (50.4%)
The racial composition of Hancock County includes 94.22% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,283 | 94.22% |
| Two or more races | 586 | 3.39% |
| Other race | 184 | 1.06% |
| Black or African American | 128 | 0.74% |
| Asian | 62 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.09% |
Hancock County's average per capita income is $45,709. Household income levels show a median of $65,865. The poverty rate stands at 12.27%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $95,157 | - |
| Families | $85,636 | $96,789 |
| Households | $65,865 | $83,824 |
| Non Families | $38,954 | $57,843 |
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