Hancock County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Hancock County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17067
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 067
Geography
- Land Area
- 793.75 sq mi
- Water Area
- 20.68 sq mi
- Total Area
- 814.43 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.401318
- Longitude
- -91.168801
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 17,103
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 13,489
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,849 | 98.5% |
| Hispanic | 255 | 1.5% |
| White | 16,378 | 95.8% |
| Black | 151 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 23 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,326 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 161 | 1.2% |
| White | 12,988 | 96.3% |
| Black | 171 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 83 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 17,281
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $65,201
- Poverty Rate
- 12.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,085
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,283 | 94.2% |
| Black | 128 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 62 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 11,425
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,747 | 15.3% |
| Republican | 5,537 | 48.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,139 | 36.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,543 | 48.5% |
| Female | 5,881 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,262 | 89.8% |
| Hispanic | 111 | 1.0% |
| Black | 12 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,041
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,354 | 61.9% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 39.6% |
| Black | 9 | 75.0% |
| Asian | 14 | 37.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,475 | 62.7% |
| Female | 3,565 | 60.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,697 (29.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,138 (25.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,938
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $115,023
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $761
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 7.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.