Hanover town is located in Chautauqua County New York. Hanover town has a 2024 population of 6,820. Hanover town is currently declining at a rate of -0.32% annually and its population has decreased by -2.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,963 in 2020.
The average household income in Hanover town is $72,712 with a poverty rate of 11.79%. The median age in Hanover town is 46 years: 46.4 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hanover town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,605 | 94.99% |
| Two or more races | 236 | 3.39% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.45% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.1% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,875 | 2.33 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Married | 1,263 | 3.02 | 94.4 | 5.6 |
| Non Family | 956 | 1.21 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Female | 484 | 2.69 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Male | 172 | 2.57 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
79.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 268 | 5.27% |
| Associates Degree | 704 | 13.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 850 | 16.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 408 | 8.03% |
| High School Graduate | 1,684 | 33.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 130 | 2.56% |
| Some College | 1,038 | 20.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,774 | 4,435 | 1,187 |
| 2+ Races | 159 | 111 | 37 |
| Hispanic | 138 | 113 | 37 |
| Asian | 28 | 28 | 19 |
| Black | 18 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Other Race | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 67.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,135 | $51,339 | $33,850 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,661 | $34,440 | $72,368 |
| High School Graduate | $35,225 | $36,826 | $22,219 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,038 | $50,807 | $34,449 |
| Some College | $47,841 | $59,677 | $38,542 |
$41,038
Average Earnings
$50,807
Average Male
$34,449
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.74% of Hanover town residents speak only English, while 3.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,395 | 741 | 11.59% |
| Multiple | 227 | 52 | 22.91% |
| Hispanic | 188 | 25 | 13.3% |
| Native | 31 | 10 | 32.26% |
| Black | 16 | 2 | 12.5% |
11.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.92%
Male Poverty Rate
9.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hanover town is Native, with 32.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hanover town is White, with 11.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.09% |
| High School | 12.68% |
| Some College | 7.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.29% |
| Male Employed | 4.54% |
| Female Employed | 1.54% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,695 | $84,732 |
| Households | $64,408 | $72,712 |
| Married Families | $90,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,520 | $45,005 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
539
Number of Veterans
500
Male Veterans
39
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 184 |
| First Gulf War | 184 |
| Vietnam | 157 |
| Korea | 39 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 168 |
| 75+ | 115 |
| 55 to 64 | 104 |
| 65 to 74 | 100 |
| 18 to 34 | 52 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 529 | 9.92% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 17.07% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 3.77% |
| Black | 4 | 22.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.4%
Labor Force Participation
48.7%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.94%
Born in Hanover town
97.38%
Native Born
2.62%
Foreign Born
1.25%
Non Citizen
1.37%
Naturalized
97.38% of Hanover town residents were born in the United States, with 81.94% having been born in New York. 1.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,710 | -22 | -0.33% |
| 2028 | 6,732 | -22 | -0.33% |
| 2027 | 6,754 | -22 | -0.32% |
| 2026 | 6,776 | -22 | -0.32% |
| 2025 | 6,798 | -22 | -0.32% |
| 2024 | 6,820 | -22 | -0.32% |
| 2023 | 6,842 | -22 | -0.32% |
| 2022 | 6,864 | -61 | -0.88% |
| 2021 | 6,925 | -38 | -0.55% |
| 2020 | 6,963 | 369 | 5.6% |
| 2019 | 6,594 | -42 | -0.63% |
| 2018 | 6,636 | -50 | -0.75% |
| 2017 | 6,686 | -42 | -0.62% |
| 2016 | 6,728 | -70 | -1.03% |
| 2015 | 6,798 | -80 | -1.16% |
| 2014 | 6,878 | -130 | -1.86% |
| 2013 | 7,008 | -41 | -0.58% |
| 2012 | 7,049 | -34 | -0.48% |
| 2011 | 7,083 | -22 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 7,105 | 0 | 0% |