Hope is a city located in Hempstead County Arkansas. Hope has a 2024 population of 8,442. It is also the county seat of Hempstead County. Hope is currently declining at a rate of -1.36% annually and its population has decreased by -5.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,905 in 2020.
The average household income in Hope is $68,102 with a poverty rate of 20.6%. The median age in Hope is 37.5 years: 32.3 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hope was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,898 | 44.36% |
| White | 3,309 | 37.66% |
| Two or more races | 773 | 8.8% |
| Other race | 676 | 7.69% |
| Native American | 84 | 0.96% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,264 | 2.59 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
| Non Family | 1,358 | 1.15 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
| Married | 1,136 | 3.56 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Female | 603 | 3.54 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Male | 167 | 4.35 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
55.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 540 | 9.71% |
| Associates Degree | 239 | 4.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 517 | 9.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 309 | 5.56% |
| High School Graduate | 2,262 | 40.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 509 | 9.15% |
| Some College | 1,186 | 21.32% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,488 | 2,150 | 128 |
| White | 2,183 | 1,977 | 649 |
| Hispanic | 772 | 267 | 7 |
| Other Race | 317 | 80 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 270 | 122 | 11 |
| Native American | 47 | 29 | 22 |
| Asian | 47 | 47 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 46.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,875 | $0 | $42,851 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $213,494 | $49,844 |
| High School Graduate | $33,100 | $36,815 | $23,622 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,893 | $32,786 | $41,415 |
| Overall | $37,256 | $42,113 | $28,661 |
| Some College | $36,144 | $47,965 | $26,005 |
$37,256
Average Earnings
$42,113
Average Male
$28,661
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.71% of Hope residents speak only English, while 14.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,799 | 1,117 | 29.4% |
| White | 2,737 | 335 | 12.24% |
| Hispanic | 1,780 | 278 | 15.62% |
| Multiple | 767 | 147 | 19.17% |
| Other | 676 | 99 | 14.64% |
20.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.59%
Male Poverty Rate
24.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hope is Black, with 29.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hope is White, with 12.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.78% |
| Some College | 14.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.03% |
| Male Employed | 4.08% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,946 | $88,353 |
| Households | $44,353 | $68,102 |
| Married Families | $73,214 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,125 | $37,194 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.7%
Male Marriage Rate
36.6%
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
281
Number of Veterans
248
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 90 |
| Second Gulf War | 64 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| World War II | 11 |
| Korea | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
| 55 to 64 | 65 |
| 75+ | 62 |
| 18 to 34 | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 177 | 6.85% |
| Black | 61 | 2.12% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 11% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 3.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
52.3%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
66.1%
Born in Hope
90.72%
Native Born
9.28%
Foreign Born
6.76%
Non Citizen
2.52%
Naturalized
90.72% of Hope residents were born in the United States, with 66.1% having been born in Arkansas. 6.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,864 | -115 | -1.44% |
| 2028 | 7,979 | -116 | -1.43% |
| 2027 | 8,095 | -116 | -1.41% |
| 2026 | 8,211 | -115 | -1.38% |
| 2025 | 8,326 | -116 | -1.37% |
| 2024 | 8,442 | -116 | -1.36% |
| 2023 | 8,558 | -79 | -0.91% |
| 2022 | 8,637 | -106 | -1.21% |
| 2021 | 8,743 | -162 | -1.82% |
| 2020 | 8,905 | -692 | -7.21% |
| 2019 | 9,597 | -86 | -0.89% |
| 2018 | 9,683 | -105 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 9,788 | -86 | -0.87% |
| 2016 | 9,874 | 15 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 9,859 | -125 | -1.25% |
| 2014 | 9,984 | -64 | -0.64% |
| 2013 | 10,048 | 15 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 10,033 | -22 | -0.22% |
| 2011 | 10,055 | -63 | -0.62% |
| 2010 | 10,118 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,616 | 973 | 10.09% |
| 1990 | 9,643 | -647 | -6.29% |
| 1980 | 10,290 | 1,480 | 16.8% |
| 1970 | 8,810 | 411 | 4.89% |
| 1960 | 8,399 | -206 | -2.39% |
| 1950 | 8,605 | 1,130 | 15.12% |
| 1940 | 7,475 | 1,467 | 24.42% |
| 1930 | 6,008 | 1,218 | 25.43% |
| 1920 | 4,790 | 1,151 | 31.63% |
| 1910 | 3,639 | -4,225 | -53.73% |