Hope Mills, NC

Hope Mills, North Carolina

Hope Mills, North Carolina, in Cumberland county, is 6 miles SW of Fayetteville, North Carolina (center to center) and 58 miles S of Raleigh, North Carolina. The people of the town are in the Fayetteville metropolitan area. Hope Mills has a population of 11,237.

The People and Families of Hope Mills

In Hope Mills, about 58% of adults are married. Hope Mills is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the town is full of young ones.

Approximately 27% of Hope Mills is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hope Mills had a median family income of $44,866. Hope Mills isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Hope Mills residents, with $500. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Hope Mills Housing

In Hope Mills, 67% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Hope Mills has higher property taxes than most places in North Carolina, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Hope Mills, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Hope Mills, NC

Comparing Hope Mills to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Hope Mills Almanac

Hope Mills Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hope Mills Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Hope Mills residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Hope Mills High Schools (2004)

SOUTH VIEW HIGH
4184 ELK ROAD
910-425-8181
Serves 1,824 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

GRAY'S CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
5301 CELEBRATION DRIVE
910-424-8589
Serves 826 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Hope Mills Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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