Hancock County, WV Demographics
Hancock County, WV is the 19th most populous of 55 counties in West Virginia, with 29,095 residents across 83 square miles. That is about 352 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 29,095 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 83 sq mi |
| Density | 352 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Hancock County compares to the US
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Central Location: Hancock County, WV
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Hancock County, WV
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 207 | 4,339 | 2.8 | 1,560 |
| Census Tract 206 | 4,261 | 3.1 | 1,392 |
| Census Tract 215 | 4,131 | 13.0 | 318 |
| Census Tract 211 | 3,759 | 25.5 | 148 |
| Census Tract 214 | 3,439 | 3.9 | 876 |
| Census Tract 212 | 3,256 | 16.5 | 197 |
| Census Tract 213 | 3,233 | 1.8 | 1,835 |
| Census Tract 209 | 2,661 | 16.1 | 165 |
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About this page
This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.