Hancock County, Indiana
Hancock County: County in Indiana, United States
About
Hancock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 70,002 and a population density of 88 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 79,553 inhabitants. Its county seat is Greenfield. The county was created 197 years ago in 1827.
Quick Facts about Hancock County
| Population : | 79,553 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| Different from : | Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County |
| Area : | 794 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.33% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.67% |
| Named for : | John Hancock |
| Capital : | Greenfield |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1827 |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:05:16 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 100 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 12.01% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hancock County is located at 39°49'25"N 85°46'24"W (39.8235500, -85.7732400). It has 5 neighbors: Henry County, Rush County, Shelby County, Hamilton County and Madison County.
Hancock County map
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The largest city of Hancock County is Eden with a population of 4,577. Other cities include, Cleveland population 3,376, Greenfield population 731, Carrollton population 596 and Riley population 217. See all Hancock County cities & populated places.
Hancock County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hancock County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| McCordsville | 7,750 | Town in Vernon Township, Hancock County, Indiana, United States |
| Eden | 4,577 | Unincorporated community Hancock County, Indiana |
| Fortville | 4,220 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Cleveland | 3,376 | City in Indiana, USA |
| New Palestine | 2,656 | Town of the United States |
| Shirley | 906 | Town in Indiana, USA |
| Greenfield | 731 | City in Indiana, United States; county seat of Hancock County |
| Carrollton | 596 | Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States |
| Wilkinson | 451 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Spring Lake | 231 | Town in Hancock County, Indiana |
| Riley | 217 | Human settlement in Vigo County, Indiana, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Hancock County
Hancock County has 5 neighbours.
- Henry County county in Indiana, United States
- Rush County county in Indiana, United States
- Shelby County county in Indiana, United States
- Hamilton County county in Indiana, United States
- Madison County county in Indiana, United States
- Greenfield
Demographics
The population of Hancock County increased by 12.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 70,002 | - | census |
| 2011 | 70,363 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 70,582 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 70,980 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 71,754 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 72,413 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 73,765 | 1.83% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 74,998 | 1.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 76,478 | 1.94% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 78,168 | 2.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 79,553 | 1.74% | estimation process |
People born in Hancock County (1)
American football player and coach Herman Pritchard was born in Hancock County
Other places with the same name (10)
- Hancock County , Ohio county in Maine, United States with a population of 75,407 people.
- Hancock County , Maine county in Maine, United States with a population of 55,088 people.
- Hancock County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 48,000 people.
- Hancock County , West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 28,571 people.
- Hancock County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 17,422 people.
- Hancock County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 10,507 people.
- Hancock County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 8,742 people.
- Hancock County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 8,494 people.
- Hancock County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 6,493 people.
Indiana Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Marion County | 966,183 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Indianapolis | 877,903 | The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. |
| Lake County | 487,536 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Allen County | 382,187 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Hamilton County | 344,238 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Fort Wayne | 272,398 | The second most populous city in Indiana and the center of the Fort Wayne metropolitan area. |
| Saint Joseph County | 271,484 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Elkhart County | 206,161 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Tippecanoe County | 196,115 | County in the northwest quadrant of Indiana, United States |
| Vanderburgh County | 182,447 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Hendricks County | 173,251 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Porter County | 170,980 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Johnson County | 160,607 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Monroe County | 148,219 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Madison County | 129,681 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Clark County | 119,266 | County in Indiana, United States |
