Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hancock, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,574

Median Agei

31.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.2%4,261

Two or More

2.4%109

Hispanic/Latino

1.6%72

Asian

1.4%64

Black

1%46

Other

0.3%16

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.4%40

High School Diploma

24.6%695

Some College (<1 yr)

3.9%110

Some College (1+ yr)

19.3%543

Associate's Degree

4%113

Bachelor's Degree

28.4%802

Master's Degree

10.4%292

Professional Degree

1.6%45

Doctorate

4.2%118

HS or Higher

97.8%

BA or Higher

44.6%

Graduate+

16.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$165,600

Median Renti

$835

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.6%1,011

Renter-Occupied

44.4%807

Total Units

2,090

Homeownership

55.6%

Vacancy Rate

13%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%14

$50K–$100K

14.7%149

$100K–$150K

30.2%305

$150K–$200K

10.6%107

$200K–$300K

19.6%198

$300K–$500K

21%212

$500K–$1M

1.8%18

$1M+

0.8%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

213

$750–$1,000

172

$1,000–$1,250

152

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

3.1%65

2000–2009

6.5%135

1990–1999

5.6%116

1980–1989

3.3%68

1970–1979

12.6%263

1960–1969

10.9%228

1950–1959

11.3%236

1940–1949

8.3%173

1939 or earlier

38.6%806

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.9%1,543

Electricity

7.4%134

Other

2.7%49

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%34

Wood

1.8%32

Fuel Oil

1.3%24

No Fuel

0.1%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,519

Mean Household Incomei

$84,180

Per Capita Incomei

$34,311

Poverty Ratei

17.1%

Unemploymenti

1.7%

Labor Forcei

2,350

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.3%115

$10K–$15K

3.5%63

$15K–$20K

3.2%58

$20K–$25K

5.8%105

$25K–$30K

2.2%40

$30K–$35K

6.2%112

$35K–$40K

4.5%82

$40K–$45K

6.7%122

$45K–$50K

8.5%155

$50K–$60K

3.4%62

$60K–$75K

8.1%147

$75K–$100K

10.2%185

$100K–$125K

7.8%142

$125K–$150K

9.8%178

$150K–$200K

9%163

$200K+

4.9%89

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1924.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Germany

India

United Kingdom

Korea

Canada

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,302

Avg. Commutei

11.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,273

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

300(7.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.8%Insured

9.2%Uninsured