Hancock County, Mississippi
PO Box 550
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
Phone: (228) 467-5404
Fax: (228) 467-3159
www.hancockcountyms.org
In the southwestern corner of MS, west of Gulfport; organized Dec 18, 1812 (prior to statehood) from Mobile District. Name Origin: For John Hancock (1737-93), noted signer of the Declaration of Independence, governor of MA (1780-85; 1787-93), and statesman.
Area (sq mi): 552.53 (land 476.88; water 75.65). Pop per sq mi: 98.00.
Pop 2005: 46,711. State rank: 15. Pop change: 2000-20005 8.70%; 1990-2000 35.30%. Pop 2000: 42,967 (White 88.90%; Black or African American 6.80%; Hispanic or Latino 1.80%; Asian 0.90%; Other 2.00%). Foreign born: 1.40%. Median age: 38.50.
Income 2000: per capita $17,748; median household $35,202; Pop below poverty level: 14.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $21,451-$23,990.
Unemployment 2004: 4.90%. Change from 2000: 1.60%. Median travel time to work: 32.50 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 40.90%.
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
Phone: (228) 467-5404
Fax: (228) 467-3159
www.hancockcountyms.org
In the southwestern corner of MS, west of Gulfport; organized Dec 18, 1812 (prior to statehood) from Mobile District. Name Origin: For John Hancock (1737-93), noted signer of the Declaration of Independence, governor of MA (1780-85; 1787-93), and statesman.
Area (sq mi): 552.53 (land 476.88; water 75.65). Pop per sq mi: 98.00.
Pop 2005: 46,711. State rank: 15. Pop change: 2000-20005 8.70%; 1990-2000 35.30%. Pop 2000: 42,967 (White 88.90%; Black or African American 6.80%; Hispanic or Latino 1.80%; Asian 0.90%; Other 2.00%). Foreign born: 1.40%. Median age: 38.50.
Income 2000: per capita $17,748; median household $35,202; Pop below poverty level: 14.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $21,451-$23,990.
Unemployment 2004: 4.90%. Change from 2000: 1.60%. Median travel time to work: 32.50 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 40.90%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Hancock County, Illinois
PO Box 39
Carthage, IL 62321
Phone: (217) 357-3911
On the west-central border of IL north of Quincy; organized Jan 13, 1825 from Pike County and unorganized territory. Name Origin: For John Hancock (1737-93), noted signer of the Declaration of Independence; governor of MA (1780-85; 1787-93), and statesman.
Area (sq mi): 814.54 (land 794.62; water 19.92). Pop per sq mi: 24.10.
Pop 2005: 19,153. State rank: 61. Pop change: 2000-20005 -4.80%; 1990-2000 -5.90%. Pop 2000: 20,121 (White 98.30%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.50%; Asian 0.20%; Other 0.90%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 40.30.
Income 2000: per capita $17,478; median household $36,654; Pop below poverty level: 8.30%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $23,826-$24,545.
Unemployment 2004: 6.50%. Change from 2000: 0.30%. Median travel time to work: 20.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 42.70%.
Carthage, IL 62321
Phone: (217) 357-3911
On the west-central border of IL north of Quincy; organized Jan 13, 1825 from Pike County and unorganized territory. Name Origin: For John Hancock (1737-93), noted signer of the Declaration of Independence; governor of MA (1780-85; 1787-93), and statesman.
Area (sq mi): 814.54 (land 794.62; water 19.92). Pop per sq mi: 24.10.
Pop 2005: 19,153. State rank: 61. Pop change: 2000-20005 -4.80%; 1990-2000 -5.90%. Pop 2000: 20,121 (White 98.30%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.50%; Asian 0.20%; Other 0.90%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 40.30.
Income 2000: per capita $17,478; median household $36,654; Pop below poverty level: 8.30%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $23,826-$24,545.
Unemployment 2004: 6.50%. Change from 2000: 0.30%. Median travel time to work: 20.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 42.70%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Hancock County, Maine
50 State St Suite 7
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Phone: (207) 667-9542
Fax: (207) 667-1412
www.co.hancock.me.us
In eastern ME, on the Atlantic Coast; organized Jun 25, 1789 (prior to statehood) from Lincoln County. Name Origin: For John Hancock (1737-93), president of the Continental Congress (1775-77), noted signer of the Declaration of Independence, and governor of MA (1780-85; 1787-93).
Area (sq mi): 2351.03 (land 1587.70; water 763.33). Pop per sq mi: 33.80.
Pop 2005: 53,660. State rank: 8. Pop change: 2000-20005 3.60%; 1990-2000 10.30%. Pop 2000: 51,791 (White 97.20%; Black or African American 0.30%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.40%; Other 1.70%). Foreign born: 2.30%. Median age: 40.70.
Income 2000: per capita $19,809; median household $35,811; Pop below poverty level: 10.20%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $27,503-$29,798.
Unemployment 2004: 5.10%. Change from 2000: 0.60%. Median travel time to work: 22.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 13.10%.
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Phone: (207) 667-9542
Fax: (207) 667-1412
www.co.hancock.me.us
In eastern ME, on the Atlantic Coast; organized Jun 25, 1789 (prior to statehood) from Lincoln County. Name Origin: For John Hancock (1737-93), president of the Continental Congress (1775-77), noted signer of the Declaration of Independence, and governor of MA (1780-85; 1787-93).
Area (sq mi): 2351.03 (land 1587.70; water 763.33). Pop per sq mi: 33.80.
Pop 2005: 53,660. State rank: 8. Pop change: 2000-20005 3.60%; 1990-2000 10.30%. Pop 2000: 51,791 (White 97.20%; Black or African American 0.30%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.40%; Other 1.70%). Foreign born: 2.30%. Median age: 40.70.
Income 2000: per capita $19,809; median household $35,811; Pop below poverty level: 10.20%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $27,503-$29,798.
Unemployment 2004: 5.10%. Change from 2000: 0.60%. Median travel time to work: 22.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 13.10%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Hancock County, Ohio
300 S Main St
Findlay, OH 45840
Phone: (419) 424-7037
Fax: (419) 424-7801
www.co.hancock.oh.us
In north-central OH, south of Toledo; organized Apr 1, 1820 from Indian lands. Name Origin: For John Hancock (1737-93), noted signer of the Declaration of Independence, governor of MA (1780-85; 1787-93), and statesman.
Area (sq mi): 533.60 (land 531.35; water 2.24). Pop per sq mi: 138.30.
Pop 2005: 73,503. State rank: 35. Pop change: 2000-20005 3.10%; 1990-2000 8.80%. Pop 2000: 71,295 (White 93.60%; Black or African American 1.10%; Hispanic or Latino 3.10%; Asian 1.20%; Other 2.50%). Foreign born: 2.00%. Median age: 36.00.
Income 2000: per capita $20,991; median household $43,856; Pop below poverty level: 7.50%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $28,419-$30,043.
Unemployment 2004: 5.10%. Change from 2000: 1.90%. Median travel time to work: 17.50 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 18.70%.
Findlay, OH 45840
Phone: (419) 424-7037
Fax: (419) 424-7801
www.co.hancock.oh.us
In north-central OH, south of Toledo; organized Apr 1, 1820 from Indian lands. Name Origin: For John Hancock (1737-93), noted signer of the Declaration of Independence, governor of MA (1780-85; 1787-93), and statesman.
Area (sq mi): 533.60 (land 531.35; water 2.24). Pop per sq mi: 138.30.
Pop 2005: 73,503. State rank: 35. Pop change: 2000-20005 3.10%; 1990-2000 8.80%. Pop 2000: 71,295 (White 93.60%; Black or African American 1.10%; Hispanic or Latino 3.10%; Asian 1.20%; Other 2.50%). Foreign born: 2.00%. Median age: 36.00.
Income 2000: per capita $20,991; median household $43,856; Pop below poverty level: 7.50%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $28,419-$30,043.
Unemployment 2004: 5.10%. Change from 2000: 1.90%. Median travel time to work: 17.50 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 18.70%.
Cities with population over 10,000:
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Hancock County, Iowa
PO Box 70
Garner, IA 50438
Phone: (641) 923-2532
Fax: (641) 923-3521
www.hancockcountyia.org
In north-central IA, west of Mason City; established Jan 15, 1851 from Wright County. Name Origin: For John Hancock (1737-93), noted signer of the Declaration of Independence, governor of MA (1780-85; 1787-93), and statesman.
Area (sq mi): 573.14 (land 571.11; water 2.03). Pop per sq mi: 20.60.
Pop 2005: 11,786. State rank: 67. Pop change: 2000-20005 -2.60%; 1990-2000 -4.30%. Pop 2000: 12,100 (White 96.70%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 2.50%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.90%). Foreign born: 2.20%. Median age: 39.70.
Income 2000: per capita $17,957; median household $37,703; Pop below poverty level: 6.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $25,926-$28,511.
Unemployment 2004: 3.80%. Change from 2000: 1.50%. Median travel time to work: 17.60 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 35.20%.
Garner, IA 50438
Phone: (641) 923-2532
Fax: (641) 923-3521
www.hancockcountyia.org
In north-central IA, west of Mason City; established Jan 15, 1851 from Wright County. Name Origin: For John Hancock (1737-93), noted signer of the Declaration of Independence, governor of MA (1780-85; 1787-93), and statesman.
Area (sq mi): 573.14 (land 571.11; water 2.03). Pop per sq mi: 20.60.
Pop 2005: 11,786. State rank: 67. Pop change: 2000-20005 -2.60%; 1990-2000 -4.30%. Pop 2000: 12,100 (White 96.70%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 2.50%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.90%). Foreign born: 2.20%. Median age: 39.70.
Income 2000: per capita $17,957; median household $37,703; Pop below poverty level: 6.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $25,926-$28,511.
Unemployment 2004: 3.80%. Change from 2000: 1.50%. Median travel time to work: 17.60 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 35.20%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Hancock County, Indiana
9 E Main St Rm 201
Greenfield, IN 46140
Phone: (317) 462-1109
www.hancockcoingov.org
In central IN, east of Indianapolis; established Jan 26, 1827 from Madison County. Name Origin: For John Hancock (1737-93), noted signer of the Declaration of Independence and governor of MA (1780-85;1787-93).
Area (sq mi): 306.73 (land 306.12; water 0.61). Pop per sq mi: 206.30.
Pop 2005: 63,138. State rank: 25. Pop change: 2000-20005 14.00%; 1990-2000 21.70%. Pop 2000: 55,391 (White 97.80%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.90%; Asian 0.40%; Other 1.00%). Foreign born: 0.90%. Median age: 37.40.
Income 2000: per capita $24,966; median household $56,416; Pop below poverty level: 3.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $33,514-$34,016.
Unemployment 2004: 3.80%. Change from 2000: 1.10%. Median travel time to work: 25.90 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 64.00%.
Greenfield, IN 46140
Phone: (317) 462-1109
www.hancockcoingov.org
In central IN, east of Indianapolis; established Jan 26, 1827 from Madison County. Name Origin: For John Hancock (1737-93), noted signer of the Declaration of Independence and governor of MA (1780-85;1787-93).
Area (sq mi): 306.73 (land 306.12; water 0.61). Pop per sq mi: 206.30.
Pop 2005: 63,138. State rank: 25. Pop change: 2000-20005 14.00%; 1990-2000 21.70%. Pop 2000: 55,391 (White 97.80%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.90%; Asian 0.40%; Other 1.00%). Foreign born: 0.90%. Median age: 37.40.
Income 2000: per capita $24,966; median household $56,416; Pop below poverty level: 3.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $33,514-$34,016.
Unemployment 2004: 3.80%. Change from 2000: 1.10%. Median travel time to work: 25.90 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 64.00%.
Cities with population over 10,000:
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Hancock County, Kentucky
PO Box 146
Hawesville, KY 42348
Phone: (270) 927-6117
Fax: (270) 927-8639
www.hancockcounty-ky.com
On northwestern border of KY, east of Owensboro; organized Jan 3, 1829 from Breckinridge, Ohio, and Daviess counties. Name Origin: For John Hancock (1737-93), noted signer of the Declaration of Independence, governor of MA (1780-85; 1787-93), and statesman.
Area (sq mi): 198.92 (land 188.80; water 10.12). Pop per sq mi: 45.60.
Pop 2005: 8,613. State rank: 106. Pop change: 2000-20005 2.60%; 1990-2000 6.70%. Pop 2000: 8,392 (White 97.40%; Black or African American 0.80%; Hispanic or Latino 0.80%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.10%). Foreign born: 0.80%. Median age: 35.90.
Income 2000: per capita $16,623; median household $36,914; Pop below poverty level: 13.60%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $20,524-$21,299.
Unemployment 2004: 5.50%. Change from 2000: -2.00%. Median travel time to work: 22.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 41.90%.
Hawesville, KY 42348
Phone: (270) 927-6117
Fax: (270) 927-8639
www.hancockcounty-ky.com
On northwestern border of KY, east of Owensboro; organized Jan 3, 1829 from Breckinridge, Ohio, and Daviess counties. Name Origin: For John Hancock (1737-93), noted signer of the Declaration of Independence, governor of MA (1780-85; 1787-93), and statesman.
Area (sq mi): 198.92 (land 188.80; water 10.12). Pop per sq mi: 45.60.
Pop 2005: 8,613. State rank: 106. Pop change: 2000-20005 2.60%; 1990-2000 6.70%. Pop 2000: 8,392 (White 97.40%; Black or African American 0.80%; Hispanic or Latino 0.80%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.10%). Foreign born: 0.80%. Median age: 35.90.
Income 2000: per capita $16,623; median household $36,914; Pop below poverty level: 13.60%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $20,524-$21,299.
Unemployment 2004: 5.50%. Change from 2000: -2.00%. Median travel time to work: 22.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 41.90%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Hancock County, West Virginia
PO Box 367
New Cumberland, WV 26047
Phone: (304) 564-3311
Fax: (304) 564-5941
In northern panhandle of WV, northeast of Steubenville, OH; organized Jan 15, 1848 from Brooke County. Name Origin: For John Hancock (1737-93), noted signer of the Declaration of Independence, governor of MA (1780-85; 1787-93), and statesman.
Area (sq mi): 88.35 (land 82.82; water 5.53). Pop per sq mi: 378.50.
Pop 2005: 31,350. State rank: 18. Pop change: 2000-20005 -4.00%; 1990-2000 -7.30%. Pop 2000: 32,667 (White 95.80%; Black or African American 2.30%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.30%; Other 0.90%). Foreign born: 1.80%. Median age: 41.70.
Income 2000: per capita $17,724; median household $33,759; Pop below poverty level: 11.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,603-$25,062.
Unemployment 2004: 7.60%. Change from 2000: 3.90%. Median travel time to work: 21.60 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 53.80%.
New Cumberland, WV 26047
Phone: (304) 564-3311
Fax: (304) 564-5941
In northern panhandle of WV, northeast of Steubenville, OH; organized Jan 15, 1848 from Brooke County. Name Origin: For John Hancock (1737-93), noted signer of the Declaration of Independence, governor of MA (1780-85; 1787-93), and statesman.
Area (sq mi): 88.35 (land 82.82; water 5.53). Pop per sq mi: 378.50.
Pop 2005: 31,350. State rank: 18. Pop change: 2000-20005 -4.00%; 1990-2000 -7.30%. Pop 2000: 32,667 (White 95.80%; Black or African American 2.30%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.30%; Other 0.90%). Foreign born: 1.80%. Median age: 41.70.
Income 2000: per capita $17,724; median household $33,759; Pop below poverty level: 11.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,603-$25,062.
Unemployment 2004: 7.60%. Change from 2000: 3.90%. Median travel time to work: 21.60 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 53.80%.
Cities with population over 10,000:
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Hancock County, Tennessee
418 Harrison St Suite 96
Sneedville, TN 37869
Phone: (423) 733-2519
Fax: (423) 733-4509
On the northeastern border of TN, west of Kingsport; organized Jan 7, 1844 from Claiborne and Hawkins counties. Name Origin: For John Hancock (1737-93), noted signer of the Declaration of Independence, governor of MA (1780-85; 1787-93), and statesman.
Area (sq mi): 223.50 (land 222.29; water 1.21). Pop per sq mi: 30.20.
Pop 2005: 6,704. State rank: 92. Pop change: 2000-20005 -1.20%; 1990-2000 0.70%. Pop 2000: 6,786 (White 97.60%; Black or African American 0.50%; Hispanic or Latino 0.40%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.40%). Foreign born: 0.30%. Median age: 39.20.
Income 2000: per capita $11,986; median household $19,760; Pop below poverty level: 29.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $13,904-$14,610.
Unemployment 2004: 9.80%. Change from 2000: 2.40%. Median travel time to work: 32.70 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 40.70%.
Sneedville, TN 37869
Phone: (423) 733-2519
Fax: (423) 733-4509
On the northeastern border of TN, west of Kingsport; organized Jan 7, 1844 from Claiborne and Hawkins counties. Name Origin: For John Hancock (1737-93), noted signer of the Declaration of Independence, governor of MA (1780-85; 1787-93), and statesman.
Area (sq mi): 223.50 (land 222.29; water 1.21). Pop per sq mi: 30.20.
Pop 2005: 6,704. State rank: 92. Pop change: 2000-20005 -1.20%; 1990-2000 0.70%. Pop 2000: 6,786 (White 97.60%; Black or African American 0.50%; Hispanic or Latino 0.40%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.40%). Foreign born: 0.30%. Median age: 39.20.
Income 2000: per capita $11,986; median household $19,760; Pop below poverty level: 29.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $13,904-$14,610.
Unemployment 2004: 9.80%. Change from 2000: 2.40%. Median travel time to work: 32.70 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 40.70%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Hancock County, Georgia
601 Broad St Courthouse Sq
Sparta, GA 31087
Phone: (706) 444-5746
Fax: (706) 444-6221
In east-central GA, southwest of Augusta; organized Dec 17, 1793 from Greene and Washington counties. Name Origin: For John Hancock (1737-93), noted signer of the Declaration of Independence, governor of MA (1780-85; 1787-93), and statesman.
Area (sq mi): 478.76 (land 473.28; water 5.48). Pop per sq mi: 20.40.
Pop 2005: 9,643. State rank: 131. Pop change: 2000-20005 -4.30%; 1990-2000 13.10%. Pop 2000: 10,076 (White 21.20%; Black or African American 77.80%; Hispanic or Latino 0.50%; Asian 0.10%; Other 0.70%). Foreign born: 0.30%. Median age: 35.80.
Income 2000: per capita $10,916; median household $22,003; Pop below poverty level: 29.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $13,747-$15,673.
Unemployment 2004: 6.40%. Change from 2000: -4.30%. Median travel time to work: 36.20 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 63.80%.
Sparta, GA 31087
Phone: (706) 444-5746
Fax: (706) 444-6221
In east-central GA, southwest of Augusta; organized Dec 17, 1793 from Greene and Washington counties. Name Origin: For John Hancock (1737-93), noted signer of the Declaration of Independence, governor of MA (1780-85; 1787-93), and statesman.
Area (sq mi): 478.76 (land 473.28; water 5.48). Pop per sq mi: 20.40.
Pop 2005: 9,643. State rank: 131. Pop change: 2000-20005 -4.30%; 1990-2000 13.10%. Pop 2000: 10,076 (White 21.20%; Black or African American 77.80%; Hispanic or Latino 0.50%; Asian 0.10%; Other 0.70%). Foreign born: 0.30%. Median age: 35.80.
Income 2000: per capita $10,916; median household $22,003; Pop below poverty level: 29.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $13,747-$15,673.
Unemployment 2004: 6.40%. Change from 2000: -4.30%. Median travel time to work: 36.20 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 63.80%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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