Hancock County, Indiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 20th-largest in Indiana
The population of Hancock County, Indiana is 82,013 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 20th-largest county in Indiana. The median household income is $91,326, the median home value is $258,100, and the median age is 40.2.
The population of Hancock County has grown 26.4% since 2010 (70,246 → 88,810), a +1.69% annualized rate.
82,013
Population
+1.69%
Annual growth
268
People / sq mi
$91,326
Median Income
$258,100
Median Home Value
Hancock County covers 306 sq mi of land at 268.1 people per square mile.
About Hancock County, IN
The poverty rate is what most separates Hancock County from the typical county: 2.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Hancock County is a county in Indiana with a population of 82,013. It ranks #20 among counties in Indiana by population.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $91,326, above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 2.7%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $258,100, with typical rent around $1,121.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 34.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%. An unusually large 15.3% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
Hancock County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Hancock County had a population of 70,246 in 2010 and 88,810 in 2024, a 26.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 88,810 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.69%.
88,810
Population (2024)
70,246
Population (2010)
88,810
Peak (2024)
1.69%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 70,246 |
| 2011 | 70,373 |
| 2012 | 70,594 |
| 2013 | 71,000 |
| 2014 | 71,773 |
| 2015 | 72,441 |
| 2016 | 73,790 |
| 2017 | 75,040 |
| 2018 | 76,521 |
| 2019 | 78,159 |
| 2020 | 80,180 |
| 2021 | 81,899 |
| 2022 | 83,119 |
| 2023 | 86,176 |
| 2024 | 88,810 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
40.2
Median Age
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Male
17.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.0% · Seniors (65+): 17.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $91,326+$21,275 vs state |
| Mean household income | $115,388 |
| Per-capita income | $45,781 |
| Poverty rate | 2.7%-5.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 65.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Hancock County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.5% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
1.2%
Carpool
75.8%
Public transit
15.3%
Work from home
27.4 min
Avg commute
Housing
$258,100+$56,500 vs state
Median home value
$1,121
Median rent
79.6%
Homeownership rate
33,398
Total housing units
96.6%
Occupied
3.4%
Vacant
20.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.8%
With health insurance
95.6%
With broadband internet
23.1%
Foreign-born
7.2%
Veterans (18+)
12.7%
With a disability
96.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
93.5%
High School+
34.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hancock County, Indiana has a population of 82,013 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 20th-largest county in Indiana. Population density is 268 people per square mile.
The population of Hancock County has grown 26.4% since 2010 (70,246 → 88,810), a +1.69% annualized rate.
The median household income in Hancock County, Indiana is $91,326, with mean (average) household income of $115,388 and per-capita income of $45,781. 2.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Hancock County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (89.9%), Black or African American (3.1%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Hancock County, Indiana is 40.2 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.
The median home value in Hancock County is $258,100 and median monthly rent is $1,121. 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 33,398 total housing units, 3.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Hancock County, Indiana is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.
Indianapolis is among the largest cities associated with Hancock County, Indiana, with a population of 882,043.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.