Hancock, Michigan
Hancock: City in Michigan, United States
About
Hancock is a city located in the county of Houghton in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 461 and a population density of 60 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 462 inhabitants.
The city was created 179 years ago in 1845.
Quick Facts about Hancock
| Population : | 462 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Houghton County |
| Postal code : | 49930 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 906 |
| Area : | 7.69 km2 |
| Altitude : | 696 feet / 212 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1846 (179 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 16:55:45 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 60 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.22% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hancock is located at 47°7'37"N 88°34'51"W (47.1268700, -88.5809600).
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Official website of Hancock
Demographics
The population of Hancock increased by 0.22% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 461 | - | census |
| 2011 | 464 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 471 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 460 | -2.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 457 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 452 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 496 | 8.87% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 460 | -7.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 447 | -2.91% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 447 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 462 | 3.25% | estimation process |
Hancock zip code is 49930.
County name: Houghton, County
fips: 26061
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People born in Hancock (23)
People born in Hancock, including ice hockey player Dwight Helminen, ice hockey player Jeff Finger, ice hockey player Rodney Paavola, .
List
- Eddie Olson (American ice hockey player) he was born in 01/01/1922
- Bruce Riutta (ice hockey player) he was born in 14/10/1944
- Anders Brännström (Swedish major-general and commander of the army) he was born in 28/02/1957
- Herb Boxer (American ice hockey player) he was born in 04/06/1947
- Joe Linder (American ice hockey player) he was born in 12/08/1886
- Leo Wisniewski (American football player) he was born in 06/11/1959
- Mary Chase Perry Stratton (American potter) she was born in 15/03/1867
- Paul Coppo (American ice hockey player) he was born in 02/11/1938
- Peter Shaw (American singer-songwriter and actor) he was born in 17/06/1966
- Ralph Heikkinen (American football player) he was born in 14/05/1917
- Robbie Laing (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 05/03/1958
- Verna Hillie (American actress (1914-1997)) she was born in 05/05/1914
- Kaarlo Hartiala (Finnish professor) he was born in 12/10/1919
- Michael Lahti (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1945
- Tanner Kero (ice hockey player (1992-)) he was born in 24/07/1992
- Matt Huuki (member of the Michigan House of Representatives) he was born in 23/04/1977
- William A. Longacre (American university teacher) he was born in 16/12/1937
- Glenn Vilppu (artist) he was born in 01/01/1936
Schools in Hancock
College & universities near Hancock, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 172440 | Finlandia University | Hancock (MI) | 49930-1832 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hancock, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HKM | Hancock, MI | 125 Quincy Street | BUS |
| HGH | Houghton, Michigan | Townsend Drive and Hubbell Street | BUS |
| LAN | L'Anse, MI | 102 North Main Street | BUS |
| MQT | Marquette, Michigan | 1325 Commerce Drive | BUS |
Post offices near Hancock
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock Post Office | Hancock (MI) | 49930 |
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- Hancock , Maine city in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America with a population of 2,440 people.
- Hancock , New Hampshire town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States with a population of 1,650 people.
- Hancock , Maryland town in Maryland with a population of 1,522 people.
- Hancock , New York town in Delaware County, New York, United States with a population of 925 people.
- Hancock , Minnesota city in Minnesota, United States with a population of 744 people.
- Hancock , Massachusetts city in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America with a population of 695 people.
- Hancock , Wisconsin village in Waushara County, Wisconsin with a population of 532 people.
- Hancock , Vermont town in Vermont with a population of 334 people.
- Hancock , Iowa city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States with a population of 196 people.
Other cities in Houghton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Houghton County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte | 24,707 | Town in Michigan, USA |
| Boston | 5,825 | Township in Ionia County, Michigan |
| Laurium | 1,872 | Village in Michigan, USA |
| Chassell | 1,725 | Township in Houghton County, Michigan |
| Superior | 1,299 | Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan |
| Dollar Bay | 1,082 | Township in Houghton County, Michigan, United States |
| Osceola | 1,075 | Township in Houghton County, Michigan, United States |
| Frost | 1,052 | Township in Clare County, Michigan |
| Hubbell | 946 | City in Nebraska, USA |
| Lake Linden | 933 | Village in Michigan |
| South Range | 718 | City in Houghton County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Calumet | 676 | Village in Michigan |
| Copper City | 180 | City in Houghton County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Houghton | 83 | County seat of Houghton County, Michigan |
