Hancock County's estimated 2026 population is 27,481 with a growth rate of -0.89% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hancock County is the 19th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 30,686 and has seen a growth of -10.44% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47 years
Female: 48.9 years
Male: 45.2 years
There are 23,210 adults, (7,001 of whom are seniors) in Hancock County.
Female: 14,506 (51%)
Male: 13,925 (49%)
The racial composition of Hancock County includes 92.61% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,330 | 92.61% |
| Two or more races | 1,143 | 4.02% |
| Black or African American | 501 | 1.76% |
| Other race | 220 | 0.77% |
| Asian | 146 | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 84 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.02% |
Hancock County's average per capita income is $43,628. Household income levels show a median of $61,466. The poverty rate stands at 14.51%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,910 | - |
| Families | $81,598 | $95,765 |
| Households | $61,466 | $81,029 |
| Non Families | $34,650 | $57,124 |
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