Hancock County, WV — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
28,658
Male
14,017
48.9%
Female
14,641
51.1%
Median Age
46.8 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.2
Foreign Born
1.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher15.0%
High School or Higher44.8%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
7.0%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
7.5%
Married
43.6%
Hancock County, WV has a population of 28,658 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 46.8 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 93.0% of the population. 15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 1.0% of residents are foreign-born.