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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 2025 population of 4,620 . Hancock is currently growing at a rate of 0.57% annually and its population has increased by 1.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,540 in 2020.

The median household income in Hancock is $55,278 with a poverty rate of 17.76%. The median age in Hancock is 31.4 years: 27.9 years for males, and 39.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 122.9 males.

4.6K
Total Population
1,662
Density (mi²)
26 0.57%
Growth

Hancock Population

Hancock Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Hancock includes 93.59% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (93.59%)

Two or more races (2.86%)

Asian (1.57%)

Other race (0.98%)

Black or African American (0.91%)

Native American (0.09%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White4,22193.59%
Two or more races1292.86%
Asian711.57%
Other race440.98%
Black or African American410.91%
Native American40.09%

Hancock Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Hancock's average per capita income is $40,991. Household income levels show a median of $55,278. The poverty rate stands at 17.76%.

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$127,813-
Families$127,500$130,060
Households$55,278$87,354
Non Families$33,656$49,791

$40,991

Average Income

$55,278

Median Household Income

17.76%

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)