Hancock County Summary

Life in Hancock County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Hancock County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hancock County:

  • The population in Hancock County is 17,582.

  • The median home value in Hancock County is $108,843.

  • The median income in Hancock County is $61,026.

  • The median rent in Hancock County is $736.

  • The unemployment rate in Hancock County is 4.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Hancock County is 13.1%.

  • The average high in Hancock County is 70.6° and there are 88.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Hancock County

List Of Cities & Towns in Hancock County

Hamilton, IL Population 2,743

Carthage, IL Population 2,560

Warsaw, IL Population 1,538

La Harpe, IL Population 1,179

Nauvoo, IL Population 861

Dallas City, IL Population 846

Bowen, IL Population 710

Augusta, IL Population 690

Plymouth, IL Population 489

West Point, IL Population 239

Elvaston, IL Population 166

Ferris, IL Population 159

Pontoosuc, IL Population 104

Basco, IL Population 85

Bentley, IL Population 16

Map Of Hancock County

Hancock County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Hancock County is 70.6°.

  • There are 76.97 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 88.7 inches of rain each year with 7.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:06 hours of sun each day in Hancock County.

StatHancock County
Mean High70.6
Nice Days76.97
Rainfall88.7
Snowfall7.8
Sunny_hours5:06
70.6°
Average High
88.7
Inches of Rain

Hancock County Photos

Carthage City Hall On Wabash
Source: Public Domain

Hancock County Demographics

Population over time in Hancock County

The current population in Hancock County is 17,582. The population has decreased -1.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 17,750 -0.4%
2021 17,820 -0.9%
2020 17,983 -

Gender in Hancock County

  • Hancock County is 49.3% female with 8,666 female residents.

  • Hancock County is 50.7% male with 8,915 male residents.

Female
49.3% (8,666)
Male
50.7% (8,915)
Gender Hancock County IL USA
Female 49.3% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 50.7% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Hancock County

Hancock County is:

  • 95.1% White with 16,729 White residents.

  • 0.7% African American with 127 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 11 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 56 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 3 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.0% Two Or More with 343 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.8% Hispanic with 313 Hispanic residents.

White
95.1% (16,729)
African American
0.7% (127)
American Indian
0.1% (11)
Asian
0.3% (56)
Hawaiian
0.0% (3)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.0% (343)
Hispanic
1.8% (313)

Table: Hancock County By Race

Race Hancock County IL USA
White 95.1% 59.6% 58.9%
African American 0.7% 13.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 5.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.0% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.8% 17.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Hancock County, Illinois

  • 5.4% of households in Hancock County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.2% of households in Hancock County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Hancock County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Hancock County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Hancock County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.5% of households in Hancock County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Hancock County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.5% of households in Hancock County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.9% of households in Hancock County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Hancock County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.4% (957)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.2% (561)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.9% (1,744)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.1% (1,591)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.9% (2,615)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.5% (3,073)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.0% (2,465)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.5% (2,907)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.9% (868)
$200,000 or more
4.5% (795)
Income Hancock County IL USA
Less than $10,000 5.4% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.2% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.9% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.1% 7.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.9% 10.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.5% 15.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.0% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.5% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.9% 9.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.5% 12.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Hancock County for adults over 25

  • 0.0% of adults in Hancock County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Hancock County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Hancock County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Hancock County completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Hancock County completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Hancock County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Hancock County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Hancock County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Hancock County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (0)
9-12th Grade
4% (703)
High School / GED
35% (6,153)
Some College
23% (4,043)
Associate's Degree
13% (2,285)
Bachelor's Degree
17% (2,988)
Master's Degree
6% (1,054)
Professional Degree
1% (175)
Doctorate Degree
1% (175)
Education Hancock County IL USA
< 9th Grade 0% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 6%
High School / GED 35% 25% 26%
Some College 23% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 13% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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