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Hancock

County:
Houghton County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.779
State:
Michigan

Hancock is a city located in Houghton County, Michigan. Hancock has a 2026 population of 4,660. Hancock is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has increased by 2.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,540 in 2020.

The median household income in Hancock is $59,519 with a poverty rate of 19.15%. The median age in Hancock is 31.9 years: 29.1 years for males, and 38.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 114.9 males.

4.7K
Total Population
1,677
Density (mi²)
20 0.43%
Growth

Hancock Population

Hancock Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,660200.43%
20254,640200.43%
20244,620260.57%
20234,59480.17%
20224,586140.31%
20214,572320.7%
20204,540-14-0.31%
20194,507-18-0.4%
20184,525-53-1.16%
20174,578-5-0.11%
20164,58380.17%
20154,575-41-0.89%
20144,616-28-0.6%
20134,644-20-0.43%
20124,664-24-0.51%
20114,68860.13%
20104,682481.04%
20004,323-224-4.93%
19904,547-575-11.23%
19805,1223026.27%
19704,820-202-4.02%
19605,022-201-3.85%
19505,223-331-5.96%
19405,554-241-4.16%
19305,795-1,732-23.01%
19207,527-1,454-16.19%
19108,9814,931121.75%
19004,05000%

Median Age

Overall: 31.9 years
Female: 38.9 years
Male: 29.1 years

Hancock Adults

There are 3,905 adults, (900 of whom are seniors) in Hancock.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,128 (46.5%)
Male: 2,446 (53.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Hancock includes 93.48% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,27693.48%
Two or more races1282.8%
Black or African American661.44%
Asian641.4%
Other race340.74%
Native American60.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American200.44%
Two or more races190.42%
Other race180.39%
White150.33%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,26193.16%
Two or more races1092.38%
Asian641.4%
Black or African American461.01%
Other race160.35%
Native American60.13%

Hancock Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Hancock 's average per capita income is $44,435. Household income levels show a median of $59,519. The poverty rate stands at 19.15%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$117,174-
Families$113,603$121,442
Households$59,519$84,180
Non Families$39,667$46,911

$44,435

Average Income

$59,519

Median Household Income

19.15%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)