Hancock, Massachusetts
Hancock: City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
About
Hancock is a city located in the county of Berkshire in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 717 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 695 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Hancock
| Population : | 695 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Berkshire County |
| Postal code : | 01237 |
| Area : | 92.6 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,056 feet / 322 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 17:51:39 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.17% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hancock is located at 42°32'35"N 73°19'25"W (42.5431400, -73.3237200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hancock decreased by 3.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 717 | - | census |
| 2011 | 721 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 719 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 715 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 714 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 707 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 705 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 702 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 702 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 696 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 695 | -0.14% | estimation process |
People born in Hancock (2)
People born in Hancock, including politician Martin I. Townsend, Bridget Sprague, .
List
Schools in Hancock
College & universities near Hancock, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164775 | Berkshire Community College | Pittsfield (MA) | 01201-5786 |
Stations (23)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hancock, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center | 1 Columbus Avenue | RAIL |
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
| HUD | Hudson | 69 South Front St. | RAIL |
| SDY | Schenectady | 332 Erie Blvd. | RAIL |
| GFD | John W. Olver Transit Center | 12 Olive Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Hancock
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Stephentown Post Office | Stephentown (NY) | 12168 |
Other places with the same name (10)
- 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 , Wisconsin village in Waushara County, Wisconsin with a population of 532 people.
- Hancock , Michigan city in Michigan, United States with a population of 462 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 Berkshire County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Berkshire County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield | 41,834 | The county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. |
| North Adams | 12,737 | City in Massachusetts, United States |
| Adams | 7,955 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Williamstown | 7,631 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Great Barrington | 6,976 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Dalton | 6,479 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Lee | 5,629 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Lenox | 4,933 | Town of Massachusetts, United States |
| Sheffield | 3,112 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Cheshire | 3,105 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Lanesborough | 2,925 | City in Massachusetts, United States |
| Hinsdale | 1,902 | City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Stockbridge | 1,883 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Becket | 1,707 | Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Otis | 1,531 | City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| New Marlborough | 1,450 | Town in Massachusetts, USA |
