Hancock County, Illinois
Hancock County is home to 17,281 people. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the Illinois rate (11.8%). The median household income is $65,865.
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| Measure | Value | Illinois | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,281 | 12,694,798 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $65,865 | $83,390 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 12.3% | 11.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 15.9% | 15.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.7% | 6.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.1% | 37.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $113,800 | $263,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $782 | $1,274 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 40.2% | 47.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.5% | 14.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 46.9 years | 39.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Adams County
- Henderson County
- McDonough County
- Schuyler County
- Lee County, Iowa
- Clark County, Missouri
- Lewis County, Missouri
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.