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Hancock, MI
City in Houghton County, Michigan.
Population
4,574
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,646
ZIP codes
0
Hancock and its ZIP codes
Hancock at a glance
- Hancock is about 9.2 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,519, 18% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,600 (28% below Michigan) and median rent is $835 a month.
Local data for Hancock, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hancock, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,519
Poverty rate
19.1%
Median home value
$165,600
Median rent
$835/mo
Homeownership
55.6%
Bachelor's or higher
44.6%
Median age
31.9
Average commute
11.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (810), Irish Americans (506), Italian Americans (445).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Houghton County. PPP loans are for Hancock.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,656
12,476 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,874
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$319M
FY 2026, $8,544 per person
How people get to work
Hancock, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.2%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked6.7%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home19.5%
Average one-way commute: 11.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hancock, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
978
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / 10°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hancock, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.1%
U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Hancock
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HoughtonCity | 2.2 mi | 4.4 |
| HurontownCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Atlantic MineCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.1 |
| DodgevilleCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Dollar BayCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3.9 |
| South RangeVillage | 5.2 mi | 0.4 |
| TrimountainCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.5 |
| PainesdaleCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.4 |
| HubbellCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.9 |
| ChassellCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 3.6 |
| Lake LindenVillage | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| CalumetVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| LauriumVillage | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| Copper CityVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| AhmeekVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| FultonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hancock, MI in?
- Hancock is in Houghton County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Hancock, MI?
- About 4,574 people live in Hancock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hancock?
- Nearby places include Houghton (2.2 mi), Hurontown (2.7 mi), Atlantic Mine (2.9 mi), Dodgeville (3.4 mi), Dollar Bay (4.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023