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 28,907.

  • The median home value in Hancock County is $128,958.

  • The median income in Hancock County is $57,515.

  • The median rent in Hancock County is $731.

  • The unemployment rate in Hancock County is 8.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Hancock County is 13.4%.

  • The average high in Hancock County is 67.8° and there are 105.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Hancock County

List Of Cities & Towns in Hancock County

Weirton, WV Population 18,971

Chester, WV Population 2,134

Newell, WV Population 1,129

New Cumberland, WV Population 1,121

Map Of Hancock County

Hancock County, WV Weather

  • The average high in Hancock County is 67.8°.

  • There are 81.39 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 105.0 inches of rain each year with 11.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:02 hours of sun each day in Hancock County.

StatHancock County
Mean High67.8
Nice Days81.39
Rainfall105.0
Snowfall11.0
Sunny_hours4:02
67.8°
Average High
105.0
Inches of Rain

Hancock County Photos

Chester Municipal Building
Source: Public Domain
East Liverpool Ohio Aerial
Source: Public Domain
Downtown Weirton Cropped
Source: Wikipedia User Jeremywagg (original), Ya | CC BY-SA 3.0
Weirton Marland Heights
Source: Wikipedia User Jeremywagg | GFDL
Veterans Memorial Bridge
Source: Wikipedia User | GFDL
Weirton Hospital
Source: Wikipedia User Jeremywagg | GFDL

Hancock County Demographics

Population over time in Hancock County

The current population in Hancock County is 28,907. The population has decreased -0.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 29,223 0.4%
2021 29,118 -0.9%
2020 29,383 -

Gender in Hancock County

  • Hancock County is 50.8% female with 14,699 female residents.

  • Hancock County is 49.2% male with 14,208 male residents.

Female
50.8% (14,699)
Male
49.2% (14,208)
Gender Hancock County WV USA
Female 50.8% 50.1% 50.4%
Male 49.2% 49.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Hancock County

Hancock County is:

  • 92.7% White with 26,799 White residents.

  • 2.1% African American with 612 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 113 Asian residents.

  • 0.4% Hawaiian with 107 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 28 Other residents.

  • 2.7% Two Or More with 780 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.6% Hispanic with 468 Hispanic residents.

White
92.7% (26,799)
African American
2.1% (612)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.4% (113)
Hawaiian
0.4% (107)
Other
0.1% (28)
Two Or More
2.7% (780)
Hispanic
1.6% (468)

Table: Hancock County By Race

Race Hancock County WV USA
White 92.7% 90.7% 58.9%
African American 2.1% 3.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 0.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.4% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.7% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.6% 1.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Hancock County, West Virginia

  • 3.7% of households in Hancock County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.6% of households in Hancock County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Hancock County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Hancock County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Hancock County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.0% of households in Hancock County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Hancock County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.7% of households in Hancock County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.6% of households in Hancock County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.2% of households in Hancock County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.7% (1,057)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.6% (1,894)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.1% (2,925)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.7% (3,094)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.6% (3,929)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.0% (5,213)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.9% (3,717)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.7% (4,828)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.6% (1,037)
$200,000 or more
4.2% (1,208)
Income Hancock County WV USA
Less than $10,000 3.7% 6.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.6% 6.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.1% 10.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.7% 9.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.6% 12.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.0% 17.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.9% 12.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.7% 14.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.6% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.2% 4.8% 11.4%

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

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

  • 6.0% of adults in Hancock County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 40.0% of adults in Hancock County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Hancock County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Hancock County completed associate's degree.

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

  • 4.0% of adults in Hancock County completed master's degree.

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

  • 0.0% of adults in Hancock County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (1,156)
9-12th Grade
6% (1,734)
High School / GED
40% (11,562)
Some College
20% (5,781)
Associate's Degree
12% (3,468)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (3,757)
Master's Degree
4% (1,156)
Professional Degree
1% (289)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Hancock County WV USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 8% 6%
High School / GED 40% 40% 26%
Some College 20% 18% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 14% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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