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Hope, AR


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Hope, Arkansas

Hope, Arkansas, in Hempstead county, is 79 miles N of Shreveport, Louisiana (center to center) and 195 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The city has a population of 10,616.

The People and Families of Hope

In Hope, about 43% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Hope is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

Approximately 52% of Hope is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for Arkansas, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

There is an unusually large share of women in Hope.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hope had a median family income of $28,445.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Hope ($4,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Hope Housing

About 54% of housing units in Hope are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Arkansas.

Commuting

In Hope, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Hope than in most places of its size.

High Points

Hope strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyHope Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyHope Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Hope Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Hope Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Hope, AR

Comparing Hope to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens65
Male Share of the Population24
Age of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Women26
Well-Paid Single Men15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults25
People in Middle Class or Better13
People Above Poverty13
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work58
Public Transportation Use48
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents94
Housing Recently Built74
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime32
Low Violent Crime33

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