Hancock, MD Demographics

A map of Hancock's Population by Race

Hancock, Maryland had a population of 1,557 in 2020. It was 93.3% White, 0.6% Black, 0.7% Asian, 0.7% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Hancock, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Hancock is the 301st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Hancock's White Population

1,452 residents of Hancock identify as White, or 93.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Hancock considerably larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Hancock is ranked #55 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Hancock is more White than neighboring Bath (Berkeley Springs) (88.7% White), and Ernstville (93.1% White). Hancock is less White than neighboring Pecktonville (95.1% White), Great Cacapon (95.9% White), and Needmore (94.8% White).

Hancock's Black Population

9 residents of Hancock identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hancock considerably less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Hancock is ranked #461 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Hancock is more Black than neighboring Great Cacapon (0% Black), Needmore (0% Black), and Ernstville (0% Black). Hancock is less Black than neighboring Bath (Berkeley Springs) (1.9% Black).

Hancock's Asian Population

11 residents of Hancock identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hancock slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Hancock is ranked #361 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Hancock is more Asian than neighboring Pecktonville (0% Asian), Great Cacapon (0.3% Asian), Needmore (0% Asian), and Ernstville (0% Asian). Hancock is less Asian than neighboring Bath (Berkeley Springs) (0.8% Asian).

Hancock's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Hancock identify as Hispanic, or 0.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Hancock slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Hancock is ranked #500 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Hancock is more Hispanic than neighboring Pecktonville (0.6% Hispanic), Great Cacapon (0.3% Hispanic), and Needmore (0% Hispanic). Hancock is less Hispanic than neighboring Bath (Berkeley Springs) (2.5% Hispanic), and Ernstville (5.2% Hispanic).

Hancock's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Hancock identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Hancock roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Hancock is ranked #287 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Hancock is more Native American/Other than neighboring Great Cacapon (0.3% Native American/Other), and Ernstville (0% Native American/Other). Hancock is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bath (Berkeley Springs) (1.1% Native American/Other), and Needmore (0.7% Native American/Other).

Hancock's Multiracial Population

65 residents of Hancock identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Hancock roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Hancock is ranked #270 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Hancock is more Multiracial than neighboring Pecktonville (3% Multiracial), Great Cacapon (3.2% Multiracial), and Ernstville (1.7% Multiracial). Hancock is less Multiracial than neighboring Bath (Berkeley Springs) (5% Multiracial), and Needmore (4.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.