Hancock County, West Virginia Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Hancock County, West Virginia
Hancock County, West Virginia Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
28,431
Median Age
47.0
Male Median
45.2
Female Median
48.9
Hancock County, West Virginia Population Growth

Hancock County, West Virginia Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -7.9%%.
-7.9%% Growth
Hancock County, West Virginia Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Hancock County, West Virginia Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.0 | 28,431 |
| 2023 | 46.8 | 28,658 |
| 2022 | 47.1 | 28,907 |
| 2021 | 47.1 | 29,223 |
| 2020 | 47.0 | 29,118 |
| 2019 | 46.8 | 29,383 |
| 2018 | 46.4 | 29,680 |
| 2017 | 46.1 | 29,921 |
| 2016 | 45.7 | 30,024 |
| 2015 | 45.6 | 30,201 |
| 2014 | 45.3 | 30,369 |
| 2013 | 45.1 | 30,517 |
| 2012 | 45.1 | 30,594 |
| 2011 | 44.9 | 30,732 |
| 2010 | 44.6 | 30,866 |
Hancock County, West Virginia Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.2% |
| 5–17 | 14.2% |
| 18–24 | 7.0% |
| 25–34 | 11.2% |
| 35–54 | 24.1% |
| 55–64 | 14.8% |
| 65+ | 24.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Hancock County, West Virginia
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 75.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 32.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 43.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Hancock County, West Virginia
The median age in Hancock County, West Virginia is 47.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Hancock County, West Virginia is 28,431.
In Hancock County, West Virginia, seniors (ages 65+) make up 24.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.2%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Hancock County, West Virginia is aging.