Hancock Town, Maryland
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1725 people, 735 households, and 462 families residing in the town. The population density was 637.8 people per square mile (246.26/kmē), it would be the 70th least densely populated town in the U.S. state of Maryland. There were 803 housing units at an average density of 297.4 per square mile (114.83/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.3 persons, and the average family size was 2.86 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 113.2 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 123.7 females. The median age was 36.5 years, the median age of male residents at 34.2 and the median age of female residents at 38.5. The racial makeup of the town was 98.26% White, 0.35% Black or African American, 0.35% American Indian, 0.06% Asian, 0.12% Native Hawaiian, 0.75% from two or more races and 0.12% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $28750, making it the 29th poorest town by median household income among the Maryland. The median income for a family in the town was $32538, it is Maryland's 21st poorest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $13758, it is Maryland's 22nd poorest town by per capita income. The median income was $20069, Males have a median income of $22340 versus $16941 for females.
In 2000, 374 pupils and students, of which 45.99% are male and 54.01% are female, 21.68% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.08% nursery or pri school, 7.22% kindergarten, 53.48% elementary school, 27.27% high school and 6.95% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1725 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1745 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1742 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1736 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1734 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1719 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1723 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1726 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1716 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1737 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1743 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 14 | 5 | 19 |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 19 | 27 |
| Elementary school | 99 | 101 | 200 |
| High school | 49 | 53 | 102 |
| College or graduate school | 2 | 24 | 26 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock town, Maryland | $28750 | $32538 | $13758 |
| Washington County, Maryland | $40617 | $48962 | $20062 |
| Maryland, United States | $52868 | $61876 | $25614 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |