Hancock County, West Virginia's estimated 2024 population is 28,036 with a growth rate of -0.39% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hancock County, West Virginia is the 19th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 30,686 and has seen a growth of -8.64% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 27,491 | -109 | -0.39% |
| 2028 | 27,600 | -109 | -0.39% |
| 2027 | 27,709 | -109 | -0.39% |
| 2026 | 27,818 | -109 | -0.39% |
| 2025 | 27,927 | -109 | -0.39% |
| 2024 | 28,036 | -109 | -0.39% |
| 2023 | 28,145 | -109 | -0.39% |
| 2022 | 28,254 | -341 | -1.19% |
| 2021 | 28,595 | -443 | -1.53% |
| 2020 | 29,038 | 204 | 0.71% |
| 2019 | 28,834 | -262 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 29,096 | -315 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 29,411 | -268 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 29,679 | -335 | -1.12% |
| 2015 | 30,014 | -279 | -0.92% |
| 2014 | 30,293 | -115 | -0.38% |
| 2013 | 30,408 | -72 | -0.24% |
| 2012 | 30,480 | -164 | -0.54% |
| 2011 | 30,644 | -42 | -0.14% |
| 2010 | 30,686 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 35,233 | -5,185 | -12.83% |
| 1980 | 40,418 | 669 | 1.68% |
| 1970 | 39,749 | 134 | 0.34% |
| 1960 | 39,615 | 5,227 | 15.2% |
| 1950 | 34,388 | 2,816 | 8.92% |
| 1940 | 31,572 | 3,061 | 10.74% |
| 1930 | 28,511 | 8,536 | 42.73% |
| 1920 | 19,975 | 9,510 | 90.87% |
| 1910 | 10,465 | 3,772 | 56.36% |
| 1900 | 6,693 | 279 | 4.35% |
| 1890 | 6,414 | 1,532 | 31.38% |
| 1880 | 4,882 | 519 | 11.9% |
| 1870 | 4,363 | -82 | -1.84% |
| 1860 | 4,445 | 395 | 9.75% |
| 1850 | 4,050 | -23,441 | -85.27% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,022 | 93.48% |
| Two or more races | 957 | 3.31% |
| Black or African American | 612 | 2.12% |
| Asian | 113 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 107 | 0.37% |
| Other race | 96 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,985 | 2.2 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Married | 5,695 | 2.89 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Non Family | 5,291 | 1.17 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Female | 1,340 | 3.04 | 57 | 43 |
| Male | 659 | 2.86 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
73.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,358 | 6.32% |
| Associates Degree | 2,565 | 11.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,859 | 13.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,243 | 5.79% |
| High School Graduate | 8,508 | 39.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 690 | 3.21% |
| Some College | 4,262 | 19.84% |
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 | 20,171 | 18,330 | 3,942 |
| 2+ Races | 464 | 351 | 63 |
| Black | 397 | 397 | 50 |
| Hispanic | 265 | 207 | 39 |
| Asian | 109 | 69 | 18 |
| Islander | 107 | 107 | 0 |
| Other Race | 60 | 38 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,861 | $62,616 | $42,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,736 | $97,875 | $47,347 |
| High School Graduate | $32,705 | $45,144 | $24,669 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,684 | $37,823 | $22,825 |
| Overall | $40,739 | $51,355 | $30,562 |
| Some College | $45,845 | $58,058 | $32,473 |
$40,739
Average Earnings
$51,355
Average Male
$30,562
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.77% of Hancock County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 1.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26,309 | 3,394 | 12.9% |
| Multiple | 957 | 187 | 19.54% |
| Hispanic | 468 | 181 | 38.68% |
| Black | 612 | 63 | 10.29% |
| Asian | 113 | 58 | 51.33% |
13.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.72%
Male Poverty Rate
15.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hancock County, West Virginia is Asian, with 51.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hancock County, West Virginia is Black, with 10.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.43% |
| High School | 14.92% |
| Some College | 8.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 36.39% |
| Female Unemployed | 30.65% |
| Female Employed | 6.19% |
| Male Employed | 5.72% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,098 | $88,641 |
| Households | $57,515 | $75,334 |
| Married Families | $86,810 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,045 | $54,109 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,272
Number of Veterans
2,159
Male Veterans
113
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 870 |
| First Gulf War | 469 |
| Second Gulf War | 223 |
| Korea | 131 |
| World War II | 79 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 643 |
| 75+ | 617 |
| 55 to 64 | 482 |
| 35 to 54 | 451 |
| 18 to 34 | 79 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,155 | 9.72% |
| Black | 67 | 15.55% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 7.32% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 12.26% |
| Asian | 8 | 7.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.7%
Labor Force Participation
51.8%
Employment Rate
8.5%
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
42.66%
Born in Hancock County, West Virginia
99.28%
Native Born
0.72%
Foreign Born
0.29%
Non Citizen
0.43%
Naturalized
99.28% of Hancock County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 42.66% having been born in West Virginia. 0.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.