Mount Hope is a city located in Fayette County West Virginia. Mount Hope has a 2024 population of 1,256. Mount Hope is currently declining at a rate of -1.57% annually and its population has decreased by -5.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,335 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Hope is $44,532 with a poverty rate of 26.81%. The median age in Mount Hope is 41.1 years: 39.3 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Hope was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,145 | 83.64% |
| Black or African American | 212 | 15.49% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 600 | 2.26 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Non Family | 218 | 1.1 | 41.3 | 58.7 |
| Married | 191 | 3.18 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Female | 160 | 2.29 | 33.1 | 66.9 |
| Male | 31 | 4.48 | 9.7 | 90.3 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
51.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 102 | 10.03% |
| Associates Degree | 76 | 7.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 93 | 9.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 65 | 6.39% |
| High School Graduate | 477 | 46.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 1.67% |
| Some College | 187 | 18.39% |
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 | 880 | 784 | 157 |
| Black | 133 | 110 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,364 | $0 | $51,591 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $47,969 |
| High School Graduate | $20,515 | $25,313 | $15,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,261 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $23,438 | $23,466 | $23,417 |
| Some College | $24,732 | $21,250 | $35,694 |
$23,438
Average Earnings
$23,466
Average Male
$23,417
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.77% of Mount Hope residents speak only English, while 0.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,136 | 240 | 21.13% |
| Black | 206 | 117 | 56.8% |
| Multiple | 12 | 6 | 50% |
26.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.42%
Male Poverty Rate
35.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Hope is Black, with 56.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Hope is White, with 21.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 33.75% |
| Some College | 19.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 63.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 34.04% |
| Male Employed | 7.49% |
| Female Employed | 7.17% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,000 | $52,421 |
| Households | $26,983 | $44,532 |
| Married Families | $65,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,375 | $28,484 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.3%
Male Marriage Rate
35.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
79
Number of Veterans
76
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76 | 7.76% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 25% |
| Black | 1 | 0.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
68.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.8%
Labor Force Participation
36.2%
Employment Rate
17.2%
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
89.04%
Born in Mount Hope
99.71%
Native Born
0.29%
Foreign Born
0.29%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.71% of Mount Hope residents were born in the United States, with 89.04% having been born in West Virginia. 0.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,157 | -20 | -1.7% |
| 2028 | 1,177 | -20 | -1.67% |
| 2027 | 1,197 | -19 | -1.56% |
| 2026 | 1,216 | -20 | -1.62% |
| 2025 | 1,236 | -20 | -1.59% |
| 2024 | 1,256 | -20 | -1.57% |
| 2023 | 1,276 | -16 | -1.24% |
| 2022 | 1,292 | -27 | -2.05% |
| 2021 | 1,319 | -16 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 1,335 | 58 | 4.54% |
| 2019 | 1,277 | -21 | -1.62% |
| 2018 | 1,298 | -21 | -1.59% |
| 2017 | 1,319 | -19 | -1.42% |
| 2016 | 1,338 | -15 | -1.11% |
| 2015 | 1,353 | -17 | -1.24% |
| 2014 | 1,370 | -11 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 1,381 | -14 | -1% |
| 2012 | 1,395 | -7 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 1,402 | -6 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 1,408 | 0 | 0% |