Hancock, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 859, Hancock's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Hancock is a small community located in Minnesota, within Stevens County. The total population is 859. It ranks as the 385th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hancock is 37.1 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hancock is $70,481. This is 21% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.8%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 29% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $98,800. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Hancock is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hancock is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.0%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (12.0% vs 6.4%). The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

16.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hancock, Minnesota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.