Hancock County, West Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hancock County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 28,658. It is the 19th most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hancock County is 46.8 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hancock County is $61,017. This is 5% higher than the state median of $57,917. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.0%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.6%. The unemployment rate is 8.2%. This is 43% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $119,600. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $155,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Hancock County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Hancock County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.0%.

Education

20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 23.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.9%.