Hancock County, Iowa
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Hancock County is a county in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,795.<ref name=cen2020>Template:Cite web</ref> The county seat is Garner.<ref name="GR6">Template:Cite web</ref> 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.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert is land and Template:Convert (0.4%) is water.<ref name="GR1">Template:Cite web</ref>
Major highways
- File:US 18.svg U.S. Highway 18
- File:US 69.svg U.S. Highway 69
- File:Elongated circle 17.svg Iowa Highway 17
Adjacent counties
- Winnebago County (north)
- Cerro Gordo County (east)
- Wright County (south)
- Kossuth County (west)
History
Hancock county was established as a result of an election on June 28, 1858.<ref>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.</ref> 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
2020 census
The 2020 census recorded a population of 10,795 in the county, with a population density of Template:Pop density. 95.32% of the population reported being of one race. There were 5,113 housing units, of which 4,585 were occupied.<ref name=cen2020/>
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 9,813 | 91% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 76 | 0.7% |
| Native American (NH) | 22 | 0.2% |
| Asian (NH) | 25 | 0.23% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 0 | 0% |
| Other/Mixed (NH) | 245 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 614 | 5.7% |
2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 11,341 in the county, with a population density of Template:Pop density. There were 5,330 housing units, of which 4,741 were occupied.<ref name="USCB">Template:Cite web</ref>
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 Template:Convert. There were 5,164 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. 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%.<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> 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
As of December 2008, the unemployment rate in Hancock County was 9.1%, a sharp rise from 4.0% in December 2007.<ref>Geography of a Recession, The New York Times, March 3, 2009. Accessed March 5, 2009.</ref> In 2016 the unemployment rate dropped back to 2.2%.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Communities
Cities
Census-designated places
Other unincorporated community
Townships
Hancock County is divided into sixteen townships: Template:Div col
- Amsterdam
- Avery
- Bingham
- Boone
- Britt
- Concord
- Crystal
- Ell
- Ellington
- Erin
- Garfield
- Liberty
- Madison
- Magor
- Orthel
- Twin Lake
Population ranking
The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Hancock County.<ref name=cen2020/> † county seat
| Rank | City/Town/etc. | Municipal type | Population (2020 Census) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest City (partially in Winnebago County) | City | 4,285 |
| 2 | † Garner | City | 3,065 |
| 3 | Britt | City | 2,044 |
| 4 | Kanawha | City | 658 |
| 5 | Klemme | City | 441 |
| 6 | Corwith | City | 266 |
| 7 | Crystal Lake | City | 253 |
| 8 | Woden | City | 188 |
| 9 | Goodell | City | 140 |
| 10 | Duncan | CDP | 57 |
| 11 | Miller | CDP | 50 |
| 12 | Hayfield | CDP | 41 |
| 13 | Hutchins | CDP | 22 |
Politics
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Education
School districts include:<ref name=2020HancockCoSDMap>Template:Cite map - Text list</ref> Template:Div col
- Algona Community School District
- Belmond-Klemme Community School District
- Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District
- Forest City Community School District
- Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community School District - Established on July 1, 2015.<ref name=Mergerlist>Template:Cite web</ref>
- West Fork Community School District - Established on July 1, 2011.<ref name=Mergerlist/>
- West Hancock Community School District
Former school districts: Template:Div col
- Corwith-Wesley Community School District,<ref name=2010HancockCoSDMap>Template:Cite map - Text list</ref> dissolved on July 1, 2015.<ref name=Mergerlist/>
- Lu Verne Community School District,<ref name=2020HancockCoSDMap/> consolidated into Algona CSD on July 1, 2023.<ref name=Mergerlist/>
- Sheffield Chapin Meservey Thornton Community School District (SCMT),<ref name=2010HancockCoSDMap/> consolidated into West Fork CSD on July 1, 2011.<ref name=Mergerlist/>
- Titonka Consolidated School District,<ref name=2010HancockCoSDMap/> consolidated into Algona CSD on July 1, 2014.<ref name=Mergerlist/>
- Ventura Community School District,<ref name=2010HancockCoSDMap/> consolidated into Garner-Hayfield-Ventura on July 1, 2015.<ref name=Mergerlist/>
- Woden-Crystal Lake Community School District,<ref name=2010HancockCoSDMap/> consolidated into Forest City on July 1, 2013, with a portion going to West Fork.<ref name=Mergerlist/>
See also
References
External links
- Hancock County, Iowa Template:Webarchive Official website
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