Hancock township is located in Houghton County Michigan. Hancock township has a 2024 population of 497. Hancock township is currently declining at a rate of -0.4% annually but its population has increased by 0.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 495 in 2020.
The average household income in Hancock township is $107,474 with a poverty rate of 1.68%. The median age in Hancock township is 42.6 years: 43.6 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hancock township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 479 | 98.56% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.62% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.62% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.21% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 165 | 2.91 | 95.2 | 4.8 |
| Married | 128 | 3.37 | 98.4 | 1.6 |
| Non Family | 30 | 1.1 | 80 | 20 |
| Female | 4 | 2.5 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 3 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.91
Average Household Size
95.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18 | 5.66% |
| Associates Degree | 19 | 5.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 97 | 30.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 57 | 17.92% |
| High School Graduate | 90 | 28.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 37 | 11.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 312 | 294 | 151 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,917 | $54,167 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,625 | $73,125 | $127,500 |
| High School Graduate | $43,750 | $0 | $34,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,643 | $61,458 | $41,250 |
| Some College | $29,375 | $51,250 | $29,063 |
$54,643
Average Earnings
$61,458
Average Male
$41,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.88% of Hancock township residents speak only English, while 6.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 472 | 8 | 1.69% |
1.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.68%
Male Poverty Rate
1.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hancock township is White, with 1.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hancock township is White, with 1.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 1.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 3.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $103,750 | $117,039 |
| Households | $97,750 | $107,474 |
| Married Families | $102,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,167 | $64,393 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
76.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
78.7%
Male Marriage Rate
73.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
22
Number of Veterans
22
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22 | 6.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.6%
Labor Force Participation
41.1%
Employment Rate
2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.78%
Born in Hancock township
98.35%
Native Born
1.65%
Foreign Born
1.23%
Non Citizen
0.41%
Naturalized
98.35% of Hancock township residents were born in the United States, with 77.78% having been born in Michigan. 1.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 487 | -2 | -0.41% |
| 2028 | 489 | -2 | -0.41% |
| 2027 | 491 | -2 | -0.41% |
| 2026 | 493 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 495 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 497 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 499 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 501 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 501 | 6 | 1.21% |
| 2020 | 495 | 52 | 11.74% |
| 2019 | 443 | -3 | -0.67% |
| 2018 | 446 | -13 | -2.83% |
| 2017 | 459 | -36 | -7.27% |
| 2016 | 495 | 44 | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 451 | -4 | -0.88% |
| 2014 | 455 | -2 | -0.44% |
| 2013 | 457 | -12 | -2.56% |
| 2012 | 469 | 7 | 1.52% |
| 2011 | 462 | 2 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 460 | 0 | 0% |