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Hope, IN


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Hope, Indiana

Hope, Indiana, in Bartholomew county, is 38 miles SE of Indianapolis, Indiana. The town has a population of 2,140.

The People and Families of Hope

In Hope, about 61% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town. One thing visitors notice about the town is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hope had a median family income of $38,875.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Hope ($200). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Hope Housing

About 77% of housing units in Hope are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Hope, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Hope Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Hope, IN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity57
Female Share of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men31
Senior Citizens23
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty64
Median Family Income53
People in Middle Class or Better42
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home56
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Housing Recently Built57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Affordability of Rents22
People Living Alone21
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