Population 84,037 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hancock County
Household size in Hancock County
| Period | Hancock County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Hancock County has 2.53 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.66, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hancock County
| Period | Hancock County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.2 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.1 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.9 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Hancock County are younger than 40.9 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the wider Indianapolis area, where the median age is 38.2. The median age has climbed from 38.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hancock County
| Period | Hancock County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.2% of households in Hancock County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Indiana's 92 counties, only seven have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hancock County
Renters in Hancock County
| Period | Hancock County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Hancock County is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 27.7% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 0.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hancock County
| Period | Hancock County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Hancock County: just 4.3% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.2 points, in line with the national trend. Only one other Indiana county has a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hancock County
| Period | Hancock County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Hancock County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southeast. Only three of Indiana's 92 counties have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hancock County
| Period | Hancock County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $774 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $934 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $982 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,280 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$506 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
The median renter in Hancock County pays $1,280 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $506 a month from 2006–10, a 65% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 27.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hancock County
Bachelor's degrees in Hancock County
| Period | Hancock County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.2% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.4% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.0% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.5% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in Hancock County (35.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Indianapolis area (38.6%). The share with a degree is up 10.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only five of Indiana's 92 counties have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hancock County
| Period | Hancock County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.9% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.9% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.2% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.7% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Hancock County is above the national rate: 93.7% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Indiana's 92 counties, only seven have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hancock County
| Period | Hancock County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Hancock County has been low: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hancock County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock County | 2.53 | 40.9 | 8.2% | 20.5% | 4.3% | 1989 | $1,280 | 35.5% | 93.7% | 2.5% |
| Marion County | 2.53 | 35.9 | 14.4% | 43.5% | 9.9% | 1974 | $1,288 | 33.6% | 87.1% | 5.3% |
| Henry County | 2.53 | 43.0 | 12.8% | 23.8% | 12.6% | 1960 | $856 | 17.8% | 90.4% | 4.0% |
| Hendricks County | 2.69 | 39.4 | 11.2% | 21.8% | 5.6% | 1996 | $1,445 | 39.9% | 93.1% | 2.6% |
| Wayne County | 2.48 | 41.6 | 11.6% | 30.8% | 12.1% | 1960 | $814 | 19.9% | 87.3% | 5.6% |
| Preble County | 2.44 | 43.7 | 11.2% | 20.3% | 8.3% | 1967 | $869 | 18.5% | 92.4% | 3.2% |
| Parke County | 2.54 | 44.0 | 11.1% | 17.6% | 21.0% | 1970 | $771 | 15.4% | 82.1% | 4.1% |
| Vermillion County | 2.36 | 44.0 | 9.1% | 24.8% | 10.7% | 1962 | $766 | 17.6% | 93.5% | 4.4% |
| Montgomery County | 2.32 | 40.8 | 12.7% | 37.5% | 8.7% | 1967 | $1,145 | 32.1% | 92.7% | 5.7% |
| Greene County | 2.45 | 40.7 | 9.2% | 32.0% | 6.9% | 1978 | $1,316 | 42.4% | 94.0% | 4.1% |
| Clark County | 2.42 | 42.3 | 13.6% | 30.6% | 9.3% | 1963 | $954 | 20.1% | 88.9% | 6.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Lincoln County, NC · Christian County, KY · Wilson County, NC · Clallam County, WA · White County, AR · Clinton County, MI · Walton County, FL · Cole County, MO · Wagoner County, OK · Van Buren County, MI
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hancock County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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