Hancock, Minnesota
Hancock: city in Minnesota, United States
About
Hancock is a city located in the county of Stevens in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 765 and a population density of 307 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 744 inhabitants.
The city was created 155 years ago in 1870.
Quick Facts about Hancock
| Population | 744 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| County | Stevens County |
| Postal code | 56244 |
| Phone Area Codes | 320 |
| Area | 2.49 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.4975,-95.7967 |
| Altitude | 1,155 feet / 352 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1871 (155 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:10:28 (4th May 2026) |
| Density | 298 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.82% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 60℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Stevens County Minnesota Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Hancock Highlighted locator map image
Geography
Hancock is located at 45°29'51"N 95°47'48"W (45.4974600, -95.7967100).
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Weather
60°F
Partly Sunny
15 to 25 mph WNW
Monday
Partly sunny. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 56 in the afternoon. West northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Hancock decreased by 2.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 765 | - | census |
| 2011 | 754 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 752 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 752 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 757 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 760 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 752 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 736 | -2.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 744 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 745 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 744 | -0.13% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,489 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,309 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,113 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,306 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.4% |
| White only, percent : | 95.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 288 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.6% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 3,807 |
Hancock zip code is 56244.
County name: Stevens, County
fips: 27149
City of Hancock
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 3,807 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 79.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $76,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $782 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $291 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $603 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | NA |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,651 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.39 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 76.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 67.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 77.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 17.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.0% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 12,531 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 23,247 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $3,737 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $39,325 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,588 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 26.1% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 53 |
| 2019 total employment : | 535 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 15,484 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 15.8% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 403 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 357 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 173 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 168 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 337 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 40 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 301 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 31.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 203.59 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 36,971 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 83.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $168,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,264 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $449 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $788 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 198 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 33,700 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.56 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 80,176 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 239,659 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,303,527 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 867,051 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,834 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $62,641 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,344 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.1% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 1,703 |
| 2019 total employment : | 19,971 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 725,439 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 3.2% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 6,484 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 7,177 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,252 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,178 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 284 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,652 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 832 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,060 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 137.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 643.01 |
People born in Hancock (4)
People born in Hancock, including businessman Franklin Clarence Mars, fighter pilot and architect Richard Allen Peterson, Gender: Female Life Dates: Note: Wife of Thomas Schall Margaret Schall, .
More notable people
- Dewey J. Hoitenga (professor of philosophy) he was born in 05/02/1931
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Hancock, MN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174251 | University of Minnesota-Morris | Morris (MN) | 56267 |
Closest post offices linked to Hancock.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock Post Office | Hancock (MN) | 56244 |
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Other cities in Stevens County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Stevens County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Morris | 397 | City in Stevens County, Minnesota, United States |
| Chokio | 385 | City in Stevens County, Minnesota, United States |
| Alberta | 102 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Donnelly | 99 | Township in Stevens County, Minnesota |