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Hancock County, IA: growth, migration and housing
Hancock County has 10,528 residents, down 2.2% since 2020 (-0.9% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 212 households moved in and 290 moved out (-78 net), while a net $7.4M of income left. Median household income is $70,601, the median home $141,400 and median rent $736 a month.
In Iowa: 75th of 99 counties for 5-year population growth · 97th of 99 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 55th of 99 counties for median household income · 72nd of 99 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Hancock County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Winnebago County, IA | 40 | $2.6M |
| Cerro Gordo County, IA | 36 | $1.9M |
| Kossuth County, IA | 23 | $1.3M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Hancock County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Cerro Gordo County, IA | 55 | $6.7M |
| Winnebago County, IA | 39 | $1.8M |
| Wright County, IA | 22 | $0.9M |
| Kossuth County, IA | 20 | $1.1M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.