Hancock County, Indiana
Hancock County: county in Indiana, United States
About
Hancock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 70,002 and a population density of 88 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 79,553 inhabitants. Its county seat is Greenfield. The county was created 199 years ago in 1827.
County Snapshot
Hancock County at a glance
Hancock County currently has 11 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
11
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Indiana counties
92
Open related pagesLargest city
McCordsvillePopulation 7,750
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Hancock County
| Population | 79,553 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| Different from | Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County |
| Area | 794 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.33% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.67% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.8236,-85.7732 |
| Named for | John Hancock |
| Capital | Greenfield |
| Establishment | January 26, 1827 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 21:46:03 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 100 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 12.01% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Chance Light Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Hancock County is located at 39°49'25"N 85°46'24"W (39.8235500, -85.7732400). It has 5 neighbors: Henry County, Rush County, Shelby County, Hamilton County and Madison County.
Hancock County map
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The largest city of Hancock County is Eden with a population of 4,577. Other cities include, Fortville population 4,220, Cleveland population 3,376, New Palestine population 2,656 and Shirley population 906. See all Hancock County cities & populated places.
Hancock County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hancock County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| McCordsville | 7,750 | Town in Vernon Township, Hancock County, Indiana, United States |
| Eden | 4,577 | Unincorporated community Hancock County, Indiana |
| Fortville | 4,220 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Cleveland | 3,376 | City in Indiana, USA |
| New Palestine | 2,656 | Town of the United States |
| Shirley | 906 | Town in Indiana, USA |
| Greenfield | 731 | City in Indiana, United States; county seat of Hancock County |
| Carrollton | 596 | Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States |
| Wilkinson | 451 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Spring Lake | 231 | Town in Hancock County, Indiana |
| Riley | 217 | Human settlement in Vigo County, Indiana, United States of America |
Weather
A chance of rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Hancock County
Official Website- Greenfield
Demographics
The population of Hancock County increased by 12.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70,002 | - | census |
| 2011 | 70,363 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 70,582 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 70,980 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 71,754 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 72,413 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 73,765 | 1.83% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 74,998 | 1.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 76,478 | 1.94% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 78,168 | 2.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 79,553 | 1.74% | estimation process |
People born in Hancock County (1)
American football player and coach Herman Pritchard was born in Hancock County
Other places with the same name (9)
- Hancock County, Ohio county in Maine, United States with a population of 75,407 people.
- Hancock County, Maine county in Maine, United States with a population of 55,088 people.
- Hancock County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 48,000 people.
- Hancock County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 28,571 people.
- Hancock County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 17,422 people.
- Hancock County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 10,507 people.
- Hancock County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 8,742 people.
- Hancock County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 8,494 people.
- Hancock County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 6,493 people.
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|---|---|---|
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