Hancock (village), New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hancock, New York
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Village
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Hancock Town Square
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Gateway to the Upper Delaware
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 Hancock (village), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Delaware |
| Town | Hancock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.70 sq mi (4.39 km2) |
| • Land | 1.57 sq mi (4.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 908 |
| • Density | 579.82/sq mi (223.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13783
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-31940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0952148 |
Hancock is a small village located in Delaware County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 908 people lived there.
The village is in the western part of the larger town of Hancock. It sits where two important roads, Route 17 and Route 97, meet. Hancock is also special because it's where the East and West branches of the Delaware River come together.
For many years, railroads were very important to Hancock. The Erie Railroad arrived in 1848, helping the village grow. Even today, a railroad line still runs through Hancock, mostly carrying freight trains.
Exploring Hancock's Location
Hancock is found where the East and West branches of the Delaware River meet. It's right on the border with Pennsylvania. The village is about 43 miles (69 km) east of Binghamton. You can easily get there using New York State Route 17.
Many people think of Hancock as part of the Southern Tier region of New York. Others see it as part of the Catskills region. Since it's quite a distance from New York City, it's always been considered part of Upstate New York.
Land and Water in Hancock
The United States Census Bureau says that Hancock covers about 1.7 square miles (4.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.57 square miles (4.06 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.13 square miles (0.34 square kilometers), is water. This water mostly comes from the rivers that flow through the village.
People of Hancock
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 686 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,279 | 86.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,283 | 0.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,329 | 3.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,326 | −0.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,427 | 7.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,581 | 10.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,560 | −1.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,830 | 17.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,688 | −7.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,526 | −9.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,330 | −12.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,189 | −10.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,031 | −13.3% | |
| 2020 | 908 | −11.9% | |
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The population of Hancock has changed over the years. In 1880, there were 686 people. The population grew quite a bit by 1960, reaching 1,830 people. Since then, the number of people living in Hancock has slowly decreased. In 2020, the population was 908.
In 2000, there were 1,189 people living in the village. The average age of people in Hancock was 44 years old. About 22.5% of the population was under 18 years old, and about 24.4% were 65 years or older.
See also
In Spanish: Hancock (villa) para niños
