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Hope

Alaska · 161 residents · 51.721 sq mi
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Hope has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $2,499. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $237,500. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 49.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 97% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
161
+18%since 2000
from 137 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.3
+9%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
0531061582111990201020202024Hope
20240
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$2,499
−92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,786 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$30,732
+238%since 2000
from $9,079 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
49.4%
+37.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,500
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Owner-occupied
92.6%
+27.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
7.4% rent
Afford Score
95.0
+2079%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(123)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(3)
Asian1.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.3%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(143)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.5%(26)
Diversity Score33%(53)
Diversity Score
33
+193%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2023
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.9 min
+409%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
34.5%
+34.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
84.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 86.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
38.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
32.9%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
68.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2013
from 69.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hope, Alaska?

Hope, Alaska has about 161 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hope, Alaska?

The typical household in Hope, Alaska earns about $2,499 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hope, Alaska expensive?

In Hope, Alaska, the median home is worth about $237,500.

How educated are people in Hope, Alaska?

About 30.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hope, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hope, Alaska?

About 49.4% of people in Hope, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hope, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Hope, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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