Hancock County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hancock County is located in Ohio with a total population of 74,885. It is the 34th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hancock County is 39.6 years. This is about average than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hancock County is $69,699. This is about average than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $196,500. Housing costs are 1% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Hancock County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hancock County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.9%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 12.1%.

Education

29.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.9%.