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, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

471

Median Agei

43.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.6%403

Hispanic/Latino

12.1%57

Two or More

1.3%6

Other

1.1%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.6%19

High School Diploma

41.3%140

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%28

Some College (1+ yr)

27.1%92

Associate's Degree

5.6%19

Bachelor's Degree

4.1%14

Master's Degree

1.2%4

Doctorate

0.3%1

HS or Higher

93.5%

BA or Higher

5.6%

Graduate+

1.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$155,000

Median Renti

$695

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73%168

Renter-Occupied

27%62

Total Units

317

Homeownership

73%

Vacancy Rate

27.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.5%11

$50K–$100K

21.4%36

$100K–$150K

20.8%35

$150K–$200K

11.3%19

$200K–$300K

35.1%59

$300K–$500K

1.2%2

$500K–$1M

3.6%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,071

Mean Household Incomei

$52,725

Per Capita Incomei

$25,210

Poverty Ratei

23.8%

Unemploymenti

8.3%

Labor Forcei

181

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%8

$10K–$15K

0.9%2

$15K–$20K

7.8%18

$20K–$25K

2.6%6

$25K–$30K

5.2%12

$30K–$35K

8.7%20

$35K–$40K

7.4%17

$40K–$45K

0.9%2

$45K–$50K

3.9%9

$50K–$60K

31.3%72

$60K–$75K

10.9%25

$75K–$100K

9.6%22

$100K–$125K

5.2%12

$125K–$150K

1.7%4

$150K–$200K

0.4%1

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

61.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

165

Avg. Commutei

23.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

166

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

12(3.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.8%Insured

14.2%Uninsured