Hancock County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hancock County is located in Indiana with a total population of 82,013. It is the 20th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hancock County is 40.2 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hancock County is $91,326. This is 30% higher than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% higher. The poverty rate stands at 4.5%. This is 63% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $258,100. Housing costs are 28% higher than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Hancock County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hancock County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.2%. The Black or African American population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

34.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Hancock County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.5%.