Hancock County, Ohio

Hancock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 74,920. Its county seat and largest city is Findlay. The county was created in 1820 and later organized in 1828. It was named for John Hancock, the first signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Hancock County
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°00′N 83°40′W
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedMarch 1, 1828
Named forJohn Hancock
SeatFindlay
Largest cityFindlay
Area
  Total534 sq mi (1,380 km2)
  Land531 sq mi (1,380 km2)
  Water2.3 sq mi (6 km2)  0.4%
Population
 (2020)
  Total74,920
  Density140/sq mi (54/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitewww.co.hancock.oh.us

Hancock County comprises the Findlay, Ohio Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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