Hancock County, Ohio Demographics 2026
Hancock County, Ohio has a population of 74,866, the 33rd most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $73,141 and the median home value is $204,700. The poverty rate is 9.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Hancock County Quick Facts
How Hancock County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 74,885 | 74,866 | -0.0% |
| Median household income | $69,699 | $73,141 | +4.9% |
| Median home value | $196,500 | $204,700 | +4.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Hancock County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Findlay | 40,287 | $61,423 | 12.3% | $191,000 |
| Arlington | 1,675 | $77,450 | 9.7% | $205,000 |
| McComb | 1,297 | $64,112 | 9.8% | $146,800 |
| Arcadia | 807 | $91,385 | 7.3% | $165,700 |
| Rawson | 642 | $56,875 | 20.4% | $133,300 |
| Van Buren | 583 | $87,216 | 11.8% | $174,400 |
| Mount Blanchard | 500 | $72,438 | 6.6% | $115,600 |
| Mount Cory | 387 | $71,250 | 5.4% | $89,200 |
| Benton Ridge | 370 | $75,938 | 5.7% | $129,200 |
| Jenera | 254 | $55,323 | 13.4% | $112,500 |
| Vanlue | 254 | $81,875 | 7.5% | $120,800 |
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Population Overview
Hancock County is located in Ohio with a total population of 74,866. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Hancock County is 39.5 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Hancock County is $73,141. This is 2% higher than the state median of $71,389. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.9%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $204,700. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Hancock County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Hancock County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.1%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 12.0%.
Education
30.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Hancock County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Ohio and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Hancock County, Ohio?
Hancock County has a population of 74,866, making it the 33rd most populous county in Ohio.
What is the median income in Hancock County?
The median household income in Hancock County is $73,141 with a poverty rate of 9.9%.
How many cities are in Hancock County, Ohio?
Hancock County contains 11 Census-designated places.