Hancock County, West Virginia
Hancock County: county in West Virginia, United States.
About
Hancock County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 30,676 and a population density of 134 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 28,571 inhabitants. Its county seat is New Cumberland. The county was created 178 years ago in 1848.
County Snapshot
Hancock County at a glance
Hancock County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
West Virginia counties
55
Open related pagesLargest city
WeirtonPopulation 18,068
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Hancock County
| Population | 28,571 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| Different from | Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County |
| Area | 229 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 6.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 93.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.5219,-80.5739 |
| Named for | John Hancock |
| Capital | New Cumberland |
| Establishment | January 15, 1848 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 08:05:30 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 125 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.86% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 63℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Hancock County is located at 40°31'19"N 80°34'26"W (40.5218500, -80.5738900). It has 4 neighbors: Jefferson, Columbiana County, Washington County and Brooke County.
Hancock County map
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The largest city of Hancock County is Weirton with a population of 18,068. Other cities include, Chester population 2,313 and Newell population 1,376. See all Hancock County cities & populated places.
Hancock County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hancock County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Weirton | 18,068 | City in West Virginia, United States |
| Chester | 2,313 | City in West Virginia, USA |
| Newell | 1,376 | Human settlement in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Weather
Rain showers likely before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. East wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Hancock County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Hancock County decreased by 6.86% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30,676 | - | census |
| 2011 | 30,633 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 30,465 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 30,382 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 30,263 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 29,980 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 29,662 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 29,383 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 29,079 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 28,810 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 28,571 | -0.83% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (9)
- Hancock County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States. with a population of 79,553 people.
- 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, 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.
West Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kanawha County | 176,253 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Berkeley County | 122,125 | County in West Virginia, United States of America |
| Monongalia County | 106,819 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Cabell County | 91,589 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Wood County | 82,938 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Raleigh County | 72,920 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Harrison County | 66,870 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Mercer County | 58,258 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Jefferson County | 57,486 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Putnam County | 56,428 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Marion County | 55,962 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Charleston | 45,879 | The capital of West Virginia. |
| Huntington | 44,934 | The second-most populous city in West Virginia. |
| Fayette County | 42,062 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Ohio County | 41,182 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Wayne County | 39,054 | County in West Virginia, United States |