Your Guide to Hancock County, Ohio
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Quick answer: Hancock County is one of Ohio’s 88 counties. Its county seat is Findlay, it was established in 1820, and it has an estimated 75,034 residents as of 2025.
At a Glance
- County seat: Findlay
- Established: Apr 1, 1820
- Formed from: Logan County
- Named for: John Hancock (1737 to 1793), president of the Continental Congress
- Estimated population (2025): 75,034
- Total area: 531.35 sq mi
- FIPS code: 39063
About Hancock County
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 comprises the Findlay, Ohio Micropolitan Statistical Area.
History of Hancock County
Hancock County was established on January 21, 1828, by the Ohio General Assembly from the southern portions of Wood County. Originally containing only Findlay Township, the county would add Amanda and Welfare (now Delaware) townships later in April of that year. Additional townships were laid out as follows: Jackson in 1829; Liberty and Marion in December 1830; Big Lick, Blanchard, and Van Buren in 1831; Washington, Union, and Eagle in 1832; Cass and Portage in 1833; Pleasant in 1835; Orange in 1836; Madison in 1840, and finally Allen in 1850. Originally nearly 24 miles square, Hancock County would lose some of its southeast portion in 1845 to the new Wyandot County.
Cities and Villages in Hancock County
Cities
Findlay †, Fostoria
Villages
Arcadia, Arlington, Benton Ridge, Bluffton, Jenera, McComb, Mount Blanchard, Mount Cory, Rawson, Van Buren, Vanlue
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Background Checks, Process Serving and Private Investigations
Residents and employers in Hancock County can get BCI and FBI LiveScan fingerprinting, FD-258 fingerprint cards, process serving and licensed private investigations from these Ohio providers:
- Ohio Security & Investigations, Youngstown: licensed private investigations and fingerprinting. Call (888) 341-6960 or visit ohioinvestigators.com.
- 10-8 Protective Services, Columbus: investigations, fingerprinting and process serving. Call (800) 949-8521 or visit 10-8protectiveservices.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the county seat of Hancock County, Ohio?
Findlay is the county seat of Hancock County, Ohio.
When was Hancock County established?
Hancock County was established on Apr 1, 1820. It was formed from Logan County.
Who or what is Hancock County named for?
Hancock County is named for John Hancock (1737 to 1793), president of the Continental Congress.
How many people live in Hancock County, Ohio?
Hancock County has an estimated population of 75,034 as of 2025.
What cities are in Hancock County, Ohio?
Cities in Hancock County include Findlay †, Fostoria.
Where can I find local businesses in Hancock County?
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County background adapted from the Wikipedia article Hancock County, Ohio, available under the Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 4.0 license.