Living In Hancock County, WV

Hancock County Summary

Life in Hancock County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Hancock County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hancock County:

The population in Hancock County is 28,658.
The median home value in Hancock County is $135,555.
The median income in Hancock County is $61,017.
The median rent in Hancock County is $766.
The unemployment rate in Hancock County is 8.2%.
The poverty rate in Hancock County is 15.0%.
The average high in Hancock County is 67.8° and there are 105.0 inches of rainfall annually.

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Cities & Towns in Hancock County

List Of Cities & Towns in Hancock County

Weirton, WV Population 18,785

Chester, WV Population 2,302

Newell, WV Population 1,252

New Cumberland, WV Population 949

Map Of Hancock County

Hancock County, WV Weather

The average high in Hancock County is 67.8°.
There are 81.39 nice days each year.
Expect an average of 105.0 inches of rain each year with 11.0 inches of snow.
There is an average of 4:02 hours of sun each day in Hancock County.

Stat	Hancock County
Mean High	67.8
Nice Days	81.39
Rainfall	105.0
Snowfall	11.0
Sunny Hours	4:02

67.8°
Average High

105.0
Inches of Rain

Hancock County Photos

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Hancock County Demographics

Population over time in Hancock County

The current population in Hancock County is 28,658. The population has decreased -0.5% from 2019.

Year	Population	% Change
2023	29,223	0.4%
2022	29,118	-0.9%
2021	29,383	-

Gender in Hancock County

Hancock County is 51.1% female with 14,641 female residents.
Hancock County is 48.9% male with 14,017 male residents.

Female

51.1% (14,641)

Male

48.9% (14,017)

Gender	Hancock County	WV	USA
Female	51.1%	50.1%	50.5%
Male	48.9%	49.9%	49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Hancock County

Hancock County is:

92.4% White with 26,482 White residents.
2.0% African American with 563 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 117 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 72 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 44 Other residents.
3.2% Two Or More with 907 Two Or More residents.
1.7% Hispanic with 473 Hispanic residents.

White

92.4% (26,482)

African American

2.0% (563)

American Indian

0.0% (0)

Asian

0.4% (117)

Hawaiian

0.3% (72)

Other

0.2% (44)

Two Or More

3.2% (907)

Hispanic

1.7% (473)

Table: Hancock County By Race

Race	Hancock County	WV	USA
White	92.4%	90.2%	58.2%
African American	2.0%	3.2%	12.0%
American Indian	0.0%	0.1%	0.5%
Asian	0.4%	0.7%	5.7%
Hawaiian	0.3%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.3%	0.5%
Two Or More	3.2%	3.4%	3.9%
Hispanic	1.7%	2.0%	19.0%

Household Income For Hancock County, West Virginia

4.5% of households in Hancock County earn Less than $10,000.
6.6% of households in Hancock County earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.4% of households in Hancock County earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.3% of households in Hancock County earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.6% of households in Hancock County earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.0% of households in Hancock County earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.1% of households in Hancock County earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.3% of households in Hancock County earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.0% of households in Hancock County earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.2% of households in Hancock County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000

4.5% (1,300)

$10,000 to $14,999

6.6% (1,889)

$15,000 to $24,999

9.4% (2,687)

$25,000 to $34,999

9.3% (2,667)

$35,000 to $49,999

11.6% (3,336)

$50,000 to $74,999

18.0% (5,146)

$75,000 to $99,999

14.1% (4,030)

$100,000 to $149,999

17.3% (4,953)

$150,000 to $199,999

5.0% (1,433)

$200,000 or more

4.2% (1,211)

Income	Hancock County	WV	USA
Less than $10,000	4.5%	6.2%	4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999	6.6%	5.8%	3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999	9.4%	9.9%	6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999	9.3%	9.2%	6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	11.6%	12.9%	10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	18.0%	17.3%	15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999	14.1%	12.6%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	17.3%	14.6%	17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999	5.0%	6.1%	9.3%
$200,000 or more	4.2%	5.4%	12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Hancock County for adults over 25

3.0% of adults in Hancock County completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Hancock County completed 9-12th grade.
40.0% of adults in Hancock County completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Hancock County completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Hancock County completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Hancock County completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Hancock County completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Hancock County completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Hancock County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade

3% (859)

9-12th Grade

7% (2,006)

High School / GED

40% (11,463)

Some College

18% (5,158)

Associate's Degree

12% (3,438)

Bachelor's Degree

15% (4,298)

Master's Degree

4% (1,146)

Professional Degree

1% (286)

Doctorate Degree

0% (0)

Education	Hancock County	WV	USA
< 9th Grade	3%	3%	5%
9-12th Grade	7%	8%	6%
High School / GED	40%	39%	26%
Some College	18%	18%	19%
Associate's Degree	12%	8%	9%
Bachelor's Degree	15%	14%	21%
Master's Degree	4%	7%	10%
Professional Degree	1%	1%	2%
Doctorate Degree	0%	1%	2%