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The City of Hope had a population of 8,671 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Hope ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Arkansas. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Hope is located at latitude 33.6671 and longitude -93.5916 in Hempstead County. The formal boundaries for the City of Hope encompass a land area of 10.01 sq. miles and a water area of 0.08 sq. miles. Hempstead County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Hope has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Hope is located within , a minor civil division (MCD) of Hempstead County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,671 (100%) |
| Population Density | 812 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 67 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $37,500 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,321 |
| Median Home Value | $91,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,229 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,129 (50.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,393 (32.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 707 (16.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 3,522 |
| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
| Family Households | 1,871 (53.1%) |
The table below compares Hope to the other 625 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Arkansas by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 45 | 93rd |
| Population Density | # 105 | 83rd |
| Median Household Income | # 497 | 21st |
| Per Capita Income | # 144 | 77th |
| Diversity Index | # 9 | 99th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Arkansas Census Data Comparison Tool.
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