Town · New Hampshire
Hancock, New Hampshire
Hancock, town, in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Hancock had 1,763 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,731 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,791 (±220). GEOID 3301133700.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,763
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,731 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,791 ±220
Median household income
$95,208
±$15,453 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031
Median home value
$436,700
±$22,374 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500
Median gross rent
$1,208
±$650 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491
Where is Hancock and what county is it in?
Hancock is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It covers 30.0 square miles of land, 58 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Hancock: Hancock (CDP, 213 in 2020).
Hancock is in the Manchester-Nashua, NH metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Hancock is the same area as Census Tract 240 of Hillsborough County: the tract's figures are Hancock's own.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hancock, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,763 people lived in Hancock on July 1, 2025, up 1.8% since 2020, slower than New Hampshire (+2.7%). The 2020 Census counted 1,731 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,791 (±220).
| Measure | Hancock | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,791±220 | 426,378 | no clear change |
| Households | 748±120 | 168,740 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.38±0.20 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 838±121 | 177,734 | no clear change |
Hancock's population since 2000
From 1,739 in 2000 to 1,763 in 2025: up 1.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hancock as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hancock?
The median resident of Hancock is 53.8 years old; 15.4% are under 18 and 30.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.0%. 7.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hancock | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.8±4.5 | 41.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.4%±2.7 pts | 19.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 30.2%±3.8 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Male | 51.0%±3.8 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6%±2.4 pts | 8.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.7%±3.2 pts | 80.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±1.5 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±1.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.1%±2.7 pts | 10.3% | +3.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.1%±2.7 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.0%±3.9 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 10.5%±2.5 pts | 11.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.4%±3.6 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.4%±2.1 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 53.9%±8.3 pts | 41.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 24.7%±5.7 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.7%±8.6 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 7.1%±7.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hancock earn?
Half of Hancock's 748 households earn less than $95,208 a year (±$15,453), against $103,545 in Hillsborough County and $99,031 in New Hampshire. In 2015-2019 it was $85,667 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Hancock | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,208±$15,453 | $103,545 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $121,115±$13,491 | $132,601 | – |
| Per capita income | $51,302±$4,395 | $54,111 | −$12,130 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.1%±2.8 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.9%±8.8 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.9%±0.9 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.8%±1.0 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.4%±2.5 pts | 93.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hancock?
Owners occupy 85.6% of Hancock's occupied homes and renters 14.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $436,700 by its owner (±$22,374). The median renter pays $1,208 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Hancock | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $436,700±$22,374 | $421,100 | +$42,016 |
| Median gross rent | $1,208±$650 | $1,623 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.4%±33.9 pts | 37.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,295±$134 | $2,452 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.6%±9.0 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 14.4%±9.0 pts | 32.6% | – |
| Housing units | 838±121 | 177,734 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±1.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±27.1 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.6%±6.8 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.0%±2.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.6%±1.5 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 30.5%±7.2 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.3%±0.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hancock building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Hancock in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 2.3 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across New Hampshire.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hancock work and get to work?
74.0% of Hancock's workers drive alone and 14.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.1 minutes.
| Measure | Hancock | Hillsborough County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.0%±5.0 pts | 70.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0%±0.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 74.0%±7.2 pts | 70.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.0%±6.5 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±1.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.9%±4.2 pts | 18.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.1 min±4.3 | 27.3 min | +8.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hancock?
1 census tract lies mostly in Hancock (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 240Hillsborough County | 1,791 | $95,208 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hancock) · Census block assignment files
How does Hancock compare with other places in New Hampshire?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hancock is the 5,346th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 136th-most populous of 221 in New Hampshire.
Hancock ranks 120th of 235 places in New Hampshire with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 136th | 221 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 125th | 187 |
| Residents per square mile | 199th | 241 |
| Median household income | 120th | 235 |
| Per capita income | 104th | 240 |
| Median home value | 70th | 239 |
| Median gross rent | 138th | 221 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36th | 239 |
| Median age | 36th | 239 |
| Owner-occupied share | 89th | 241 |
| Work from home | 114th | 214 |
| Travel time to work | 47th | 241 |
Hancock's figures with every place in New Hampshire (CSV)
Every place in New Hampshire, sortable · Compare Hancock with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hancock?
21 of the 57 figures for Hancock on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hancock are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.