Hancock County, Illinois

Total Population: 17,434

County Seat: Carthage

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Median Home Value

$108,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$65,044

Across all households

Median Age

46.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

24.2%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)94.6%
Two or More Races2.2%
Hispanic or Latino2.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%

Under 18 Years

21.1%

65 Years and Over

23.9%

Male

50.6%

Female

49.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.9%

No Health Insurance

6.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

24.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$65,044

Mean Household Income

$83,931

Per Capita Income

$36,671

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

79.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

12.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$108,400

Median Rent

$755/mo

Total Housing Units

8,959

Owner-Occupied

81.3%

Renter-Occupied

18.7%

Vacancy Rate

16.1%

Married Couple Households

53.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.1%

Average Household Size

2.29

Broadband Internet Access

81.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

3.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17067.