Hancock County, OH

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2022 Population

75,072

0.0892% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

39.4

0.254% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

10.5%

4.68% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$67,006

10.2% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$179,600

14.2% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

37,600

0.0797% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Hancock County, OH had a population of 75.1k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $67,006. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Hancock County, OH declined from 75,139 to 75,072, a −0.0892% decrease and its median household income grew from $60,828 to $67,006, a 10.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hancock County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.9%), White (Hispanic) (2.73%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.28%), Other (Hispanic) (2.05%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.91%).

None of the households in Hancock County, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.1% of the residents in Hancock County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hancock County, OH are The University of Findlay (849 degrees awarded in 2022) and Winebrenner Theological Seminary (9 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Hancock County, OH was $179,600, and the homeownership rate was 68.9%.

Most people in Hancock County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Hancock County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Hancock County, OH borders Allen County, OH, Hardin County, OH, Henry County, OH, Putnam County, OH, Seneca County, OH, Wood County, OH, and Wyandot County, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Hancock County, OH is home to a population of 75.1k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.98% of Hancock County, OH residents were born outside of the country (2.24k people).

In 2022, there were 32.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (66k people) in Hancock County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.05k White (Hispanic) and 1.71k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%

2022 Citizenship

97.9%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.1% of Hancock County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Hancock County, OH was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hancock County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hancock County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
66k ± 132
White (Hispanic)
2.05k ± 320
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.71k ± 322

6.01%

Hispanic Population

4.51k people

6.01% of the people in Hancock County, OH are hispanic (4.51k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hancock County, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
65,962 ± 6,288 people
Mexico
43,233 ± 5,095 people
China
34,193 ± 4,533 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,962 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,233 and China with 34,193.

Foreign-Born Population

2.98%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.24k people

3.45%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.59k people

As of 2022, 2.98% of Hancock County, OH residents (2.24k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hancock County, OH was 3.45%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hancock County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,671 ± 252
Gulf War (2001-)
785 ± 221
Gulf War (1990s)
504 ± 131

Hancock County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hancock County, OH employs 37.6k people. The largest industries in Hancock County, OH are Manufacturing (8,950 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,615 people), and Retail Trade (4,262 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($102,650), Utilities ($82,784), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($69,091).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,975. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

37.6k

2022 Value

± 1,497

−0.0797%

1 Year decline

± 5.54%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Hancock County, OH declined at a rate of −0.0797%, from 37.6k employees to 37.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hancock County, OH, are Production Occupations (4,712 people), Management Occupations (3,871 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,834 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hancock County, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

37.6k

2022 Value

± 1,497

−0.0797%

1 Year decline

± 5.54%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Hancock County, OH declined at a rate of −0.0797%, from 37.6k employees to 37.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hancock County, OH, are Manufacturing (8,950 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,615 people), and Retail Trade (4,262 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hancock County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Hancock County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,024

Median earning men ± $2,449

$35,229

Median earning women ± $1,874

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($69,148), Wholesale Trade ($63,047), and Manufacturing ($62,314).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($64,844), Public Administration ($54,922), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,008).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

681
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
458
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
407
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hancock County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 67.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.5%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (67.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.5%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Hancock County, OH for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Hancock County, OH awarded 858 degrees. The student population of Hancock County, OH in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,806 male students and 3,184 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hancock County, OH are White (664 and 81.3%), followed by Unknown (61 and 7.47%), Black or African American (33 and 4.04%), and Hispanic or Latino (32 and 3.92%).

The largest universities in Hancock County, OH by number of degrees awarded are The University of Findlay (849 and 99%) and Winebrenner Theological Seminary (9 and 1.05%).

The most popular majors in Hancock County, OH are General Business Administration & Management (130 and 15.2%), Physical Therapy (69 and 8.04%), and General Education (65 and 7.58%).

The median tuition cost in Hancock County, OH for private four year colleges is $36,236.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Hancock County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 4,990 (36.2% men and 63.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 4,990 students enrolled in Hancock County, OH, 36.2% men and 63.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,215 records, of which 68.4% were women and 31.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Health Preparatory Programs
28 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
64 degrees awarded
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
36 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hancock County, OH was Other Health Preparatory Programs with 28 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Hancock County, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

The University of Findlay
849 degrees awarded
Winebrenner Theological Seminary
9 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of Findlay with 849 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 275 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hancock County, OH, which is 0.472 times less than the 583 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 664 degrees mean that there were 10.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 61 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($36,236) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,385) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.724% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.686% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.05M), Some college (1.98M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hancock County, OH was $179,600 in 2022, which is 0.637 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $157,300 to $179,600, a 14.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Hancock County, OH is 68.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Hancock County, OH have an average commute time of 17.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hancock County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hancock County, OH is $67,006. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Hancock County, OH was Census Tract 7 with a value of $102,143, followed by Census Tract 2 and Census Tract 13, with respective values of $83,672 and $82,019.

In 2023, 9.13% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hancock County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.47%.

Housing

Property

$179,600

Median Property Value 2022

±$6,201

$21,580

Median Property Taxes

±$989

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hancock County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hancock County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.9%

Homeownership

2022

62.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 68.9% of the housing units in Hancock County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hancock County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 7
Census Tract 2
Census Tract 13

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hancock County, OH was Census Tract 7 with a value of $102,143, followed by Census Tract 2 and Census Tract 13, with respective values of $83,672 and $82,019.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Hancock County, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$67,006

Median Household Income

± $3,050

31.3k

Number of Households

± 1,357

In 2022, the median household income of the 31.3k households in Hancock County, OH grew to $67,006 from the previous year's value of $60,828.

The following chart displays the households in Hancock County, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hancock County, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2022, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0361% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (82.6%)
Carpooled (7.37%)
Worked At Home (6.76%)

In 2022, 82.6% of workers in Hancock County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.37%) and those who worked at home (6.76%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hancock County, OH have a shorter commute time (17.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.08% of the workforce in Hancock County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hancock County, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hancock County, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hancock County, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 9.13% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hancock County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.47%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hancock County, OH (7.71k out of 73.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hancock County, OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 12.5% of the children was living in poverty in Hancock County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 7.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.2% of the population of Hancock County, OH has health coverage, with 56.1% on employee plans, 14% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 0.861% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hancock County, OH see 1934 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.463% decrease from the previous year (1943 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2074 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 479 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,934 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hancock County, OH

Primary care physicians in Hancock County, OH see an average of 1,934 patients per year. This represents a 0.463% decrease from the previous year (1,943 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hancock County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 21.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.83%

Uninsured

56.1%

Employer Coverage

14%

Medicaid

13.5%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

0.861%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hancock County, OH grew by 2.4% from 4.72% to 4.83%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hancock County, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 41.8 in Hancock County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Hancock County, OH.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.1% in Hancock County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Hancock County, OH.