Hancock, Iowa facts for kids
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Hancock, Iowa
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 Hancock, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Hancock, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Pottawattamie |
| Township | Valley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.72 sq mi (1.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
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| • Total | 200 |
| • Density | 276.63/sq mi (106.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51536
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-34005 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394284 |
Hancock is a small city located in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It sits right next to the West Nishnabotna River. In 2020, about 200 people lived there.
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History of Hancock
Hancock began in the year 1880. This was after the Rock Island Railroad built its tracks through the area. The city was named after its founder, F. H. Hancock.
Geography of Hancock
Hancock covers a total area of about 0.78 square miles (2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.75 square miles (1.9 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
The population of Hancock has changed over the years. In 1890, there were 167 people. The population grew to 312 by 1930. By 2020, the number of people living in Hancock was 200.
Who Lives in Hancock? (2020 Census)
In 2020, there were 200 people living in Hancock. These people lived in 83 households. About 53 of these households were families.
Most of the people in Hancock were White (88.5%). A small number were Native American (2.0%) or from two or more races (8.5%). About 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Hancock was 46.8 years old. About 23.5% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, 23.5% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (52.5%) than males (47.5%).
Hancock's Population in 2010
In 2010, Hancock had 196 people. There were 88 households and 62 families. Most residents (95.9%) were White. About 2.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 48 years. About 18.4% of residents were under 18. The number of males and females was almost equal, with 50% male and 50% female.
Education in Hancock
Students in Hancock attend schools within the AHSTW Community School District. This district was formed from earlier school districts. Before 2016, it was part of the A-H-S-T Community School District. Even earlier, until 1996, it was part of the Hancock-Avoca Community School District.
Famous People from Hancock
- Rebecca Ann King, who was crowned Miss America in 1974.
See also
In Spanish: Hancock (Iowa) para niños
