Hancock County, Illinois
Total Population: 17,434
County Seat: Carthage
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
94.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
24.2%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.0%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.