Hancock County, Iowa

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Hancock County
County
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Visitor kiosk at the 148 wind turbine farm
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Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
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Iowa's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 43°05′00″N93°44′11″W / 43.083333333333°N 93.736388888889°W / 43.083333333333; -93.736388888889
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Iowa.svg  Iowa
Founded1851
Named for John Hancock
Seat Garner
Largest cityGarner
Area
 • Total573 sq mi (1,480 km2)
 • Land571 sq mi (1,480 km2)
 • Water2.0 sq mi (5 km2)  0.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total10,795
 • Density19/sq mi (7.3/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 4th
Website hancockcountyia.gov

Hancock County is a county in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,795. [1] The county seat is Garner. [2] The county was founded on January 15, 1851, and named in honor of John Hancock, a leader of the Continental Congress during the American Revolution. [3]

Contents

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of 573 square miles (1,480 km2), of which 571 square miles (1,480 km2) is land and 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2) (0.4%) is water. [4]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

History

Hancock county was established as a result of an election on June 28, 1858. [5] At the time two townships, Avery and Madison, were also established. Soon after a courthouse was built in Garner, Iowa that continues to be the county seat.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1860 179—
1870 999458.1%
1880 3,453245.6%
1890 7,621120.7%
1900 13,75280.4%
1910 12,731−7.4%
1920 14,72315.6%
1930 14,8020.5%
1940 15,4024.1%
1950 15,077−2.1%
1960 14,604−3.1%
1970 13,506−7.5%
1980 13,8332.4%
1990 12,638−8.6%
2000 12,100−4.3%
2010 11,341−6.3%
2020 10,795−4.8%
2023 (est.)10,615 [6] −1.7%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]
1790-1960 [8] 1900-1990 [9]
1990-2000 [10] 2010-2018 [11]
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Population of Hancock County from US census data

2020 census

2022 US Census population pyramid for Hancock County from ACS 5-year estimates HancockCountyIA2022PopPyr.png
2022 US Census population pyramid for Hancock County from ACS 5-year estimates

The 2020 census recorded a population of 10,795 in the county, with a population density of

Hancock County Racial Composition [12]
RaceNum.Perc.
White (NH)9,81391%
Black or African American (NH)760.7%
Native American (NH)220.2%
Asian (NH)250.23%
Pacific Islander (NH)00%
Other/Mixed (NH)2452.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6145.7%

2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 11,341 in the county, with a population density of

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 12,100 people, 4,795 households, and 3,375 families in the county. The population density was 21 people per square mile (8.1 people/km2). There were 5,164 housing units at an average density of 9 units per square mile (3.5 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.70% White, 0.09% Black or African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.38% from other races, and 0.40% from two or more races. 2.49%. [14] were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 4,795 households 32.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.90% were married couples living together, 6.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.60% were non-families. 26.50% of households were one person and 13.70% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.01.

The age distribution was 26.50% under the age of 18, 6.60% from 18 to 24, 25.50% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 17.90% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 96.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.00 males.

The median household income was $37,703 and the median family income was $44,248. Males had a median income of $29,452 versus $20,376 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,957. About 5.20% of families and 6.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.90% of those under age 18 and 6.90% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

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Hancock County courthouse

As of December 2008, the unemployment rate in Hancock County was 9.1%, a sharp rise from 4.0% in December 2007. [15] In 2016 the unemployment rate dropped back to 2.2%. [16]

Communities

Cities

Census-designated places

Other unincorporated community

Townships

Hancock County is divided into sixteen townships:

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Hancock County. [1] †county seat

RankCity/Town/etc.Municipal typePopulation (2020 Census)
1 Forest City (partially in Winnebago County )City4,285
2† Garner City3,065
3 Britt City2,044
4 Kanawha City658
5 Klemme City441
6 Corwith City266
7 Crystal Lake City253
8 Woden City188
9 Goodell City140
10 Duncan CDP57
11 Miller CDP50
12 Hayfield CDP41
13 Hutchins CDP22

Politics

United States presidential election results for Hancock County, Iowa [17]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 4,39071.13%1,68327.27%991.60%
2016 3,97767.74%1,58727.03%3075.23%
2012 3,31755.98%2,52142.55%871.47%
2008 3,01650.86%2,80547.30%1091.84%
2004 3,36857.04%2,48442.07%530.90%
2000 2,98854.95%2,28141.95%1693.11%
1996 2,35344.32%2,39945.19%55710.49%
1992 2,42841.82%2,17537.46%1,20320.72%
1988 2,73148.83%2,83150.62%310.55%
1984 3,36256.62%2,53942.76%370.62%
1980 3,68160.42%1,91831.48%4938.09%
1976 3,12750.54%2,97548.08%851.37%
1972 3,70660.47%2,34938.33%741.21%
1968 3,54459.57%2,13135.82%2744.61%
1964 2,26937.00%3,85762.89%70.11%
1960 4,17960.24%2,75739.74%10.01%
1956 4,30560.51%2,80339.40%60.08%
1952 5,11571.26%2,05328.60%100.14%
1948 2,80246.31%3,09651.17%1532.53%
1944 3,11451.87%2,85547.56%340.57%
1940 3,63250.63%3,51448.99%270.38%
1936 2,58539.00%3,93059.28%1141.72%
1932 2,35537.66%3,82261.11%771.23%
1928 3,11461.12%1,93337.94%480.94%
1924 3,18359.62%55010.30%1,60630.08%
1920 3,61780.84%72516.20%1322.95%
1916 1,72664.43%91334.08%401.49%
1912 86034.30%71028.32%93737.38%
1908 1,75067.15%80430.85%522.00%
1904 2,11278.40%51719.19%652.41%
1900 2,18671.32%82726.98%521.70%
1896 1,97565.64%1,00733.47%270.90%

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp.  148.
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ↑ Story of Hancock County Court House, Hancock County Iowa. A project published by the Garner Lions Club, 1944. Authors included H. L. Ollenburg, E. Elling, J. Sprole, F. Zeiger, and C. Whitney.
  6. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  7. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  11. ↑ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  12. ↑ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Hancock County, Iowa".
  13. ↑ "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010" (PDF). United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  14. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  15. ↑ Geography of a Recession, The New York Times , March 3, 2009. Accessed March 5, 2009.
  16. ↑ "Iowa Workforce Development Statistics on unemployment in Iowa".
  17. ↑ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 26, 2018.

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