Hancock County, West Virginia

Total Population: 28,658

County Seat: New Cumberland

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Median Home Value

$119,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$61,017

Across all households

Median Age

46.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

20.2%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)92.4%
Two or More Races3.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.0%
Hispanic or Latino1.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

18.7%

65 Years and Over

24.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

51.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.5%

No Health Insurance

8.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$61,017

Mean Household Income

$78,641

Per Capita Income

$35,452

Unemployment Rate (16+)

8.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

76.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

17.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$119,600

Median Rent

$766/mo

Total Housing Units

14,218

Owner-Occupied

74.6%

Renter-Occupied

25.4%

Vacancy Rate

9.3%

Married Couple Households

44.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.1%

Average Household Size

2.20

Broadband Internet Access

88.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

2.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54029.