Hancock, Maryland

town in Maryland, United States

Hancock is a town in Washington County, Maryland, United States. The population was 1,557 at the 2020 census.[3]

Hancock, Maryland
Main Street in Hancock in 2006
Main Street in Hancock in 2006
Location of Hancock in Maryland and in Washington County
Location of Hancock in Maryland and in Washington County
Coordinates: 39°42′7″N 78°10′51″W / 39.70194°N 78.18083°W / 39.70194; -78.18083
CountryUnited States
StateMaryland
CountyWashington
Incorporated1853[1]
Area
 • Total3.00 sq mi (7.78 km2)
 • Land2.98 sq mi (7.73 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
440 ft (134 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,557
 • Density521.96/sq mi (201.50/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
21750
Area code(s)301, 240
FIPS code24-36600
GNIS feature ID0584850
Websitetownofhancock.org

References

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  1. "Hancock". Maryland Manual. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
  2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  3. "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 4, 2024.