Hancock County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 11,341 in the county, with a population density of . There were 5,330 housing units, of which 4,741 were occupied.2000 census
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 12,100 people, 4,795 households, and 3,375 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 21 people per square mile (8/km²). There were 5,164 housing units at an average density of 9 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.70% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.09% Black
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or African American
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, 0.10% Native American
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, 0.31% Asian
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
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, 1.38% from other races
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, and 0.40% from two or more races. 2.49% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race.
There were 4,795 households out of which 32.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.90% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 6.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.60% were non-families. 26.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.50% under the age of 18, 6.60% from 18 to 24, 25.50% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 17.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 96.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,703, and the median income for a family was $44,248. Males had a median income of $29,452 versus $20,376 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $17,957. About 5.20% of families and 6.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.90% of those under age 18 and 6.90% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
As of December 2008, the unemployment rate in Hancock County was 9.1%, a sharp rise from 4.0% in December 2007.Cities and towns
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Townships
Hancock County is divided into sixteen townshipsCivil township
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Crystal Township, Hancock County, Iowa Crystal Township is one of sixteen townships in Hancock County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 529.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Crystal Township covers an area of 35.5 square miles ; of this, 35.11 square miles is land and 0.4 square miles Crystal... Ell Township, Hancock County, Iowa Ell Township is one of sixteen townships in Hancock County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 870.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Ell Township covers an area of 36.39 square miles .... Ellington Township, Hancock County, Iowa Ellington Township is one of sixteen townships in Hancock County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 550.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Ellington Township covers an area of 35.74 square miles ; of this, 35.68 square miles is land and 0.06 square miles... Erin Township, Hancock County, Iowa Erin Township is one of sixteen townships in Hancock County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 218.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Erin Township covers an area of 36.37 square miles .... Garfield Township, Hancock County, Iowa Garfield Township is one of sixteen townships in Hancock County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 421.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Garfield Township covers an area of 35.44 square miles ; of this, 35.02 square miles is land and 0.42 square miles... Liberty Township, Hancock County, Iowa Liberty Township is one of sixteen townships in Hancock County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 276.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Liberty Township covers an area of 36.14 square miles ; of this, 36.09 square miles is land and 0.05 square miles... |
Madison Township, Hancock County, Iowa Madison Township is one of sixteen townships in Hancock County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 775.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Madison Township covers an area of 35 square miles .... Magor Township, Hancock County, Iowa Magor Township is one of sixteen townships in Hancock County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 450.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Magor Township covers an area of 36.12 square miles .... Orthel Township, Hancock County, Iowa Orthel Township is one of sixteen townships in Hancock County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 247.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Orthel Township covers an area of 35.84 square miles ; of this, 35.77 square miles is land and 0.07 square miles Orthel... Twin Lake Township, Hancock County, Iowa Twin Lake Township is one of sixteen townships in Hancock County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 197.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Twin Lake Township covers an area of 35.77 square miles ; of this, 35.32 square miles is land and 0.45 square miles... |
See also
- Hancock County CourthouseHancock County Courthouse (Iowa)The Hancock County Courthouse, located in Garner, Iowa, United States, was built in 1890. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 as a part of the County Courthouses in Iowa Thematic Resource...
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Hancock County, Iowa
External links
- Hancock County, Iowa Official website