Hancock County, West Virginia
Hancock County: County in West Virginia, United States
About
Hancock County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 30,676 and a population density of 134 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 28,571 inhabitants. Its county seat is New Cumberland. The county was created 177 years ago in 1848.
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Quick Facts about Hancock County
Population : | 28,571 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | West Virginia (United States) |
Different from : | Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County, Hancock County |
Area : | 229 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 6.1% |
Land as percent of area : | 93.9% |
Named for : | John Hancock |
Capital : | New Cumberland |
Establishment : | January 01, 1848 |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 2/13/2025 - 6:18:01 PM |
Density : | 125 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -7.37% (2010-2020) |
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Geography
Hancock County is located at 40°31'19"N 80°34'26"W (40.5218500, -80.5738900). It has 4 neighbors: Jefferson, Columbiana County, Washington County and Brooke County.
Hancock County map
The largest city of Hancock County is Weirton Heights with a population of 19,450. Other cities include, Weirton population 18,068, Chester population 2,313, Newell population 1,376 and New Cumberland population 994. See all Hancock County cities & populated places.
Hancock County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hancock County.
City Name | Population | Title |
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Weirton Heights | 19,450 | City in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Weirton | 18,068 | City in West Virginia, United States |
Chester | 2,313 | City in West Virginia, USA |
Newell | 1,376 | Human settlement in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America |
New Cumberland | 994 | Human settlement in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Hancock County
Hancock County has 4 neighbours.
- Jefferson county in Ohio, United States
- Columbiana County county in Ohio, United States
- Washington County county in Pennsylvania, United States
- Brooke County county in West Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hancock County decreased by 7.37% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 30,676 | - | census |
2011 | 30,633 | -0.14% | estimation process |
2012 | 30,465 | -0.55% | estimation process |
2013 | 30,382 | -0.27% | estimation process |
2014 | 30,263 | -0.39% | estimation process |
2015 | 29,980 | -0.94% | estimation process |
2016 | 29,662 | -1.07% | estimation process |
2017 | 29,383 | -0.95% | estimation process |
2018 | 29,079 | -1.05% | estimation process |
2019 | 28,810 | -0.93% | estimation process |
2020 | 28,571 | -0.84% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (10)
- Hancock County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 79,553 people.
- 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 , 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.
West Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Kanawha County | 176,253 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Berkeley County | 122,125 | County in West Virginia, United States of America |
Monongalia County | 106,819 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Cabell County | 91,589 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Wood County | 82,938 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Raleigh County | 72,920 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Harrison County | 66,870 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Mercer County | 58,258 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Jefferson County | 57,486 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Putnam County | 56,428 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Marion County | 55,962 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Charleston | 45,879 | The capital of West Virginia. |
Huntington | 44,934 | The second-most populous city in West Virginia. |
Fayette County | 42,062 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Ohio County | 41,182 | County in West Virginia, United States |
Wayne County | 39,054 | County in West Virginia, United States |