2023 ACS Census Data · Population 28,658
Hancock County is a small county in West Virginia with a population of 28,658. The median household income is $61,017, 6% below the national average. The poverty rate is 15.0%, median home value is $119,600, and 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
28,658
2023 estimate
Rank #1514 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$61,017
Household
Rank #1822 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$119,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #2554 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
20.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #1871 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
11% above West Virginia avg·6% below national avg
Poverty Rate
15% above West Virginia avg·0% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
16% above West Virginia avg·1% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$35,452
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
15.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
57.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
15% below West Virginia avg·43% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
1% above West Virginia avg·17% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% below West Virginia avg·2% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
8% below West Virginia avg·17% above national avg
Housing Units
14,218
Households
12,891
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,035
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
88.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
26 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
8% above West Virginia avg·16% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above West Virginia avg·2% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
10.6%
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