Hancock County, Illinois Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Hancock County, Illinois
Hancock County, Illinois Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
17,281
Median Age
46.9
Male Median
44.9
Female Median
47.6
Hancock County, Illinois Population Growth
Hancock County, Illinois Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -10.1%%.
-10.1%% Growth
Hancock County, Illinois Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Hancock County, Illinois Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.9 | 17,281 |
| 2023 | 46.3 | 17,434 |
| 2022 | 45.9 | 17,582 |
| 2021 | 45.8 | 17,750 |
| 2020 | 45.7 | 17,820 |
| 2019 | 46.0 | 17,983 |
| 2018 | 46.0 | 18,112 |
| 2017 | 46.0 | 18,264 |
| 2016 | 46.4 | 18,633 |
| 2015 | 46.2 | 18,738 |
| 2014 | 45.8 | 18,808 |
| 2013 | 45.1 | 18,949 |
| 2012 | 44.7 | 19,063 |
| 2011 | 44.4 | 19,155 |
| 2010 | 44.0 | 19,227 |
Hancock County, Illinois Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.8% |
| 5–17 | 16.2% |
| 18–24 | 6.6% |
| 25–34 | 9.9% |
| 35–54 | 22.3% |
| 55–64 | 15.5% |
| 65+ | 24.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Hancock County, Illinois
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 84.0
- Youth Dependency:
- 38.7
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 45.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Hancock County, Illinois
The median age in Hancock County, Illinois is 46.9 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Hancock County, Illinois is 17,281.
In Hancock County, Illinois, seniors (ages 65+) make up 24.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.2%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Hancock County, Illinois is aging.