The population of Hansen City is relatively young, with an estimated percentage of people under the age of 18 years. The population is also very diverse, with 11.3% of people between the ages of 18 and 24 years, 25.4% between the ages of 25 and 44, and 5.4% from Asian descent. The remainder of the population, or 17.8%, is Hispanic, and the remaining 2.6% are other races. The census also asks respondents to report their ancestry. Among the most common reported ancestry is English and American. German, Scottish, and Swedish ancestry are also quite common.
The population of Hansen is comprised of 805 people of voting age. Of these, fifty-one percent are male and fifty-seven percent are female. Another notable demographic fact is that fifteen percent of residents in Hansen are 65 years old or older. Hansen's unemployment rate is 3.4%, based on statistics for workers age sixteen years or older. In addition, 15.6% of the residents of Hansen are employed by the local, state, or federal government.
Hanson's racial demographics are relatively similar to those of surrounding towns. Although Hanson is relatively homogeneous, its population remains modest compared to other suburbs and the South Shore. The area's population of Latinos is only two percent, similar to other towns in the vicinity, but still significantly lower than that of the entire state. Despite the small population, Hanson's homeownership rate is very high.