West Virginia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,431 (100%) |
| Population Density | 344 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 15 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $61,466 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,064 |
| Median Home Value | $130,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,194 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,553 (67.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,271 (23.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,370 (9.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 12,824 |
| Average Household Size | 2.19 |
| Family Households | 7,665 (59.8%) |
The table below compares Hancock County to the other 55 counties and county equivalents in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 19 | 67th |
| Population Density | # 3 | 96th |
| Median Household Income | # 13 | 78th |
| Per Capita Income | # 9 | 85th |
| Diversity Index | # 24 | 57th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
