Hancock, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hancock
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"Community you know, place to grow"
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Location of Hancock, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stevens |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.90 sq mi (2.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.90 sq mi (2.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 863 |
| • Density | 955.70/sq mi (369.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56244
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-26936 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394283 |
Hancock is a small city located in Stevens County, Minnesota, in the United States. It is known for its friendly community. In 2020, about 863 people lived there.
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A Look Back at Hancock's History
Hancock began in 1871. This was when the Great Northern Railway built its tracks to this spot. The city got its name from Joseph Woods Hancock. He was an important county official. A post office has been serving Hancock since 1871.
Where is Hancock?
Hancock is located in Stevens County, Minnesota. Minnesota State Highway 9 is a main road that goes through the community. The city covers about 0.90 square miles (2.34 square kilometers) of land. It is about 1,158 feet (352 meters) above sea level.
How Many People Live in Hancock?
The number of people living in Hancock has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 91 | — | |
| 1890 | 218 | 139.6% | |
| 1900 | 415 | 90.4% | |
| 1910 | 524 | 26.3% | |
| 1920 | 763 | 45.6% | |
| 1930 | 798 | 4.6% | |
| 1940 | 827 | 3.6% | |
| 1950 | 852 | 3.0% | |
| 1960 | 942 | 10.6% | |
| 1970 | 806 | −14.4% | |
| 1980 | 877 | 8.8% | |
| 1990 | 723 | −17.6% | |
| 2000 | 717 | −0.8% | |
| 2010 | 765 | 6.7% | |
| 2020 | 863 | 12.8% | |
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Fun Events and Culture
Hancock's Annual Celebration
Hancock has a special community celebration every year. It takes place on July 4th. This tradition has been going on since the 1870s. The celebration includes fun activities like baseball games, parades, dances, and fireworks.
Learning in Hancock
Hancock Public Schools are part of the Hancock Public School District. The district includes Hancock Elementary School and Hancock High School. Class sizes are usually small, with about 12 to 25 students. The school building for students from kindergarten to 12th grade was made bigger in 2012 and again in 2020.
Getting Around Hancock
Minnesota State Highway 9 is an important road for transportation in the Hancock community.
See also
In Spanish: Hancock (Minnesota) para niños
