Hope Mills is a town located in Cumberland County North Carolina. Hope Mills has a 2024 population of 18,029. Hope Mills is currently growing at a rate of 0.31% annually and its population has increased by 1.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,803 in 2020.
The average household income in Hope Mills is $72,120 with a poverty rate of 16.24%. The median age in Hope Mills is 32.5 years: 31.3 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hope Mills was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,310 | 47.03% |
| Black or African American | 5,978 | 33.83% |
| Two or more races | 2,240 | 12.68% |
| Other race | 603 | 3.41% |
| Native American | 315 | 1.78% |
| Asian | 225 | 1.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,235 | 2.81 | 63 | 37 |
| Married | 2,629 | 3.7 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Non Family | 1,982 | 1.19 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
| Female | 1,230 | 3.38 | 39.8 | 60.2 |
| Male | 394 | 3.31 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
63.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 570 | 5.19% |
| Associates Degree | 1,483 | 13.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,704 | 15.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 733 | 6.68% |
| High School Graduate | 2,967 | 27.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 250 | 2.28% |
| Some College | 3,274 | 29.82% |
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 | 4,904 | 4,611 | 983 |
| Black | 3,846 | 3,590 | 1,068 |
| Hispanic | 1,402 | 1,278 | 237 |
| 2+ Races | 800 | 675 | 158 |
| Other Race | 479 | 445 | 59 |
| Native American | 227 | 167 | 8 |
| Asian | 189 | 165 | 42 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.03%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 27.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,176 | $50,000 | $48,852 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,990 | $90,500 | $57,685 |
| High School Graduate | $29,375 | $33,245 | $26,142 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,119 | $31,786 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,841 | $47,193 | $36,380 |
| Some College | $39,728 | $51,775 | $29,823 |
$39,841
Average Earnings
$47,193
Average Male
$36,380
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.98% of Hope Mills residents speak only English, while 11.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,021 | 1,134 | 16.15% |
| Black | 5,879 | 820 | 13.95% |
| Multiple | 2,240 | 469 | 20.94% |
| Hispanic | 2,587 | 451 | 17.43% |
| Other | 602 | 121 | 20.1% |
| Native | 313 | 73 | 23.32% |
| Asian | 225 | 38 | 16.89% |
16.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.52%
Male Poverty Rate
16.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hope Mills is Native, with 23.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hope Mills is Black, with 13.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.46% |
| High School | 17.77% |
| Some College | 10.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 54.03% |
| Female Unemployed | 31.94% |
| Male Employed | 10.06% |
| Female Employed | 9.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,259 | $82,968 |
| Households | $57,864 | $72,120 |
| Married Families | $88,678 | $98,443 |
| Non Families | $35,411 | $43,507 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
41.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,066
Number of Veterans
1,669
Male Veterans
397
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,170 |
| First Gulf War | 814 |
| Vietnam | 253 |
| Korea | 92 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 819 |
| 55 to 64 | 473 |
| 18 to 34 | 358 |
| 65 to 74 | 241 |
| 75+ | 175 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,054 | 17.14% |
| Black | 757 | 17.54% |
| Hispanic | 205 | 12.97% |
| Other Race | 91 | 17.01% |
| 2+ Races | 81 | 10.2% |
| Native American | 71 | 29.71% |
| Asian | 12 | 5.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.7%
Employment Rate
7.8%
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
51.16%
Born in Hope Mills
93.21%
Native Born
6.79%
Foreign Born
3.56%
Non Citizen
3.23%
Naturalized
93.21% of Hope Mills residents were born in the United States, with 51.16% having been born in North Carolina. 3.56% 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 | 18,313 | 57 | 0.31% |
| 2028 | 18,256 | 57 | 0.31% |
| 2027 | 18,199 | 56 | 0.31% |
| 2026 | 18,143 | 57 | 0.32% |
| 2025 | 18,086 | 57 | 0.32% |
| 2024 | 18,029 | 56 | 0.31% |
| 2023 | 17,973 | 163 | 0.92% |
| 2022 | 17,810 | -67 | -0.37% |
| 2021 | 17,877 | 74 | 0.42% |
| 2020 | 17,803 | 1,868 | 11.72% |
| 2019 | 15,935 | 94 | 0.59% |
| 2018 | 15,841 | -3 | -0.02% |
| 2017 | 15,844 | 144 | 0.92% |
| 2016 | 15,700 | 16 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 15,684 | -174 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 15,858 | 69 | 0.44% |
| 2013 | 15,789 | 317 | 2.05% |
| 2012 | 15,472 | -34 | -0.22% |
| 2011 | 15,506 | 292 | 1.92% |
| 2010 | 15,214 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,237 | 3,053 | 37.3% |
| 1990 | 8,184 | 2,772 | 51.22% |
| 1980 | 5,412 | -12,901 | -70.45% |