Hancock County's estimated 2026 population is 27,780 with a growth rate of -0.49% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hancock County is the 20th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 30,686 and has seen a growth of -9.47% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hancock County includes 93.04% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (93.04%)
Two or more races (3.67%)
Black or African American (1.96%)
Other race (0.66%)
Asian (0.41%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.25%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,663 | 93.04% |
| Two or more races | 1,053 | 3.67% |
| Black or African American | 563 | 1.96% |
| Other race | 190 | 0.66% |
| Asian | 117 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 72 | 0.25% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hancock County's average per capita income is $42,123. Household income levels show a median of $61,017. The poverty rate stands at 14.96%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,352 | - |
| Families | $78,883 | $90,856 |
| Households | $61,017 | $78,641 |
| Non Families | $36,953 | $56,689 |
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