Hancock, Maine
Hancock: City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America
About
Hancock is a city located in the county of Hancock in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,394 and a population density of 62 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,440 inhabitants.
The city was created 258 years ago in 1765.
Quick Facts about Hancock
| Population : | 2,440 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maine (United States) |
| County : | Hancock County |
| Postal code : | 04640 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 207 |
| Area : | 38.87 km2 |
| Altitude : | 95 feet / 29 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1766 (258 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 00:34:15 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 63 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.89% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hancock is located at 44°31'45"N 68°15'13"W (44.5292400, -68.2536300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Hancock
Demographics
The population of Hancock increased by 1.89% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,394 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,395 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,388 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,404 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,402 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,393 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,414 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,414 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,414 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,431 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,440 | 0.37% | estimation process |
People born in Hancock (1)
American orthopaedic surgeon Edville Gerhardt Abbott was born in Hancock
Schools in Hancock
College & universities near Hancock, ME
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160959 | College of the Atlantic | Bar Harbor (ME) | 04609 |
| 161299 | Maine Maritime Academy | Castine (ME) | 04420-0001 |
| 160995 | Beal College | Bangor (ME) | 04401 |
| 161138 | Eastern Maine Community College | Bangor (ME) | 04401 |
| 161253 | University of Maine | Orono (ME) | 04469 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hancock, ME
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORO | Orono (University of Maine), Maine | Squapan Rd and Gym Dr | BUS |
| SRT | Searsport, Maine | 161 East Main St. | BUS |
| BAN | Bangor, Maine | 1039 Union St. | BUS |
| BFT | Belfast, Maine | Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1 | BUS |
| LCV | Lincolnville, Maine | 2512 Atlantic Highway | BUS |
Post offices near Hancock
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock Post Office | Hancock (ME) | 04640 |
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- Hancock , New Hampshire town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States with a population of 1,650 people.
- Hancock , Maryland town in Maryland with a population of 1,522 people.
- Hancock , New York town in Delaware County, New York, United States with a population of 925 people.
- Hancock , Minnesota city in Minnesota, United States with a population of 744 people.
- Hancock , Massachusetts city in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America with a population of 695 people.
- Hancock , Wisconsin village in Waushara County, Wisconsin with a population of 532 people.
- Hancock , Michigan city in Michigan, United States with a population of 462 people.
- Hancock , Vermont town in Vermont with a population of 334 people.
- Hancock , Iowa city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States with a population of 196 people.
Other cities in Hancock County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hancock County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth | 8,249 | City in Maine |
| Bar Harbor | 5,594 | Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States |
| Bucksport | 4,916 | City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America |
| Blue Hill | 2,651 | Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States |
| Orland | 2,173 | City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America |
| Deer Isle | 1,911 | Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States |
| Southwest Harbor | 1,793 | City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America |
| Gouldsboro | 1,743 | City in United States of America |
| Dedham | 1,666 | Town in Maine |
| Tremont | 1,602 | City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America |
| Trenton | 1,568 | Town in Maine |
| Franklin | 1,567 | Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States |
| Surry | 1,504 | Town in Virginia |
| Sullivan | 1,261 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Penobscot | 1,220 | Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States |
| Sedgwick | 1,175 | Town in Maine |
Distance to Other Cities
Hancock distances to largest Maine cities
