Hancock, Maryland
Hancock: Town in Maryland
About
Hancock is a town located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,545 and a population density of 211 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,522 inhabitants.
The town was created 172 years ago in 1852.
Quick Facts about Hancock
| Population : | 1,522 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maryland (United States) |
| County : | Washington County |
| Postal code : | 21750 |
| Area : | 7.31 km2 |
| Altitude : | 440 feet / 134 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1853 (172 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:04:18 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 208 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.51% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hancock is located at 39°41'56"N 78°10'47"W (39.6989800, -78.1797300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hancock decreased by 1.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,545 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,559 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,557 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,554 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,545 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,539 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,539 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,537 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,532 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,529 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,522 | -0.46% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 40,383 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 42,180 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 40,006 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 42,080 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.2% |
| White only, percent : | 89.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 13.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 79.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,655 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.3% |
Hancock zip code is 21750.
County name: Washington, County
fips: 24043
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $96,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,034 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $479 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $713 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 16,416 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.34 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 81,998 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 415,770 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 441,481 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 705,292 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,808 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,927 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,472 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,864 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,161 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,123 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 204 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,400 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 205 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,377 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,854.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 22.69 |
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People born in Hancock (4)
People born in Hancock, including United States Army general Richard Kerens Sutherland, politician Charles Hedding Rowland, baseball player Ike Powers, .
List
- Terry Truax (basketball player (1945-2015)) he was born in 10/06/1945
Schools in Hancock
College & universities near Hancock, MD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237473 | James Rumsey Technical Institute | Martinsburg (WV) | 25403-0259 |
Stations (16)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hancock, MD
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HNK | Hancock, MD | 434 East Main Street | BUS |
| MRB | Martinsburg station | 229 East Martin St. | RAIL |
| HAG | Hagerstown, MD | 123 West Franklin Street | BUS |
| CUA | Cumberland, MD | 12401 Willowbrook Road SE | BUS |
| Code: C U M | Cumberland station | East Harrison and Queen City Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Hancock
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock Post Office | Hancock (MD) | 21750 |
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- Hancock , Minnesota city in Minnesota, United States with a population of 744 people.
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- Hancock , Michigan city in Michigan, United States with a population of 462 people.
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- Hancock , Iowa city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States with a population of 196 people.
Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , MD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | 39,918 | The seat of Washington County, Maryland. |
| Boonsboro | 3,455 | Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States |
| Maugansville | 3,071 | Census designated place |
| Smithsburg | 2,969 | Town of the United States |
| Williamsport | 2,074 | Town of the United States |
| Cavetown | 1,473 | Census designated place |
| Keedysville | 1,220 | Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States |
| Highfield-Cascade | 1,112 | Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland |
| Funkstown | 871 | Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States |
| Sharpsburg | 643 | Town in Maryland, United States |
| Clear Spring | 362 | Town of the United States |
| Halfway | 288 | City in Oregon, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Hancock distances to largest Maryland cities
