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 $35,878 with a poverty rate of 31.86%. The median age in Mount Hope is 46 years: 47.1 years for males, and 43.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Hope was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 901 | 87.31% |
| Black or African American | 122 | 11.82% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 0.87% |
| 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 | 483 | 2.11 | 47 | 53 |
| Non Family | 263 | 1.13 | 31.2 | 68.8 |
| Married | 143 | 3.16 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Female | 51 | 3.31 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
| Male | 26 | 3.77 | 26.9 | 73.1 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
47.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 103 | 13.41% |
| Associates Degree | 20 | 2.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 81 | 10.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 39 | 5.08% |
| High School Graduate | 357 | 46.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 2.21% |
| Some College | 151 | 19.66% |
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 | 649 | 554 | 115 |
| Black | 115 | 90 | 5 |
| 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 17.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $16,964 | $26,136 | $13,571 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $22,009 | $26,307 | $20,357 |
| Some College | $25,139 | $27,813 | $23,750 |
$22,009
Average Earnings
$26,307
Average Male
$20,357
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.72% of Mount Hope residents speak only English, while 1.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 893 | 270 | 30.24% |
| Black | 115 | 54 | 46.96% |
31.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.03%
Male Poverty Rate
36.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Hope is Black, with 46.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Hope is White, with 30.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 48.46% |
| Some College | 23.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 31.82% |
| Female Employed | 17.79% |
| Male Employed | 10.26% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $38,214 | $50,575 |
| Households | $25,404 | $35,878 |
| Married Families | $46,964 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,945 | $22,972 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.1%
Male Marriage Rate
36.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
62
Number of Veterans
54
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Vietnam | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56 | 7.38% |
| Black | 6 | 5.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
77.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.2%
Labor Force Participation
35.4%
Employment Rate
11.9%
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
79.17%
Born in Mount Hope
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Mount Hope residents were born in the United States, with 79.17% having been born in West Virginia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
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% |