Hancock, Massachusetts

Hancock: city in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

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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.

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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
Latitude & Longitude 42.5431,-73.3237
Altitude 1,056 feet / 322 meters
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 19:18:45 (22nd April 2026)
Density 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -3.17% (2010-2020)
Weather 53℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather
Round barn  Hancock Shaker village image
Round barn Hancock Shaker village image

Geography

Hancock is located at 42°32'35"N 73°19'25"W (42.5431400, -73.3237200).

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Weather

53°F
Chance Rain Showers
7 mph S Wednesday

A chance of rain showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts...

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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
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People born in Hancock (2)

People born in Hancock, including politician Martin I. Townsend, Bridget Sprague, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Hancock, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
164775 Berkshire Community College Pittsfield (MA) 01201-5786

Nearby Transit Stations (23)

Rail and bus stations connected to Hancock, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

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
GFD John W. Olver Transit Center 12 Olive Street RAIL
SDY Schenectady 332 Erie Blvd. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Hancock.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Stephentown Post Office Stephentown (NY) 12168

Other places with the same name (9)

  • 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.

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City Name Population Title
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