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Hancock, Michigan, in Houghton county, is 168 miles E of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 263 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city has a population of 4,323.
In Hancock, about 40% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Hancock live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.
In 2000, Hancock had a median family income of $36,625. To its credit, the people in Hancock value education and a large proportion are college graduates.
Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 58% of housing units in Hancock are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.
In Hancock, 91% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Hancock are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.
Comparing Hancock to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Hancock colleges • Hancock travel • Hancock mortgages and property.
 | Hancock Colleges Hancock colleges and trade schools. |
 | Hancock Hotels & Travel Hancock hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
 | Hancock Mortgage Hancock property, mortgage, and real estate. |
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Finnish school between 1900 and 1906
High school c1906.
A Modern smelter between 1900 and 1906
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