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New Hope

Alabama · 3,054 residents (2025 est.) · 8.66 sq mi
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With 2,911 people, New Hope is a city in Alabama. Owners hold 82% of the housing stock. 0% of residents were born outside the United States. The median age is 34.2, younger than the US median of 38.9. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,700. That is roughly 31% ahead of the Alabama median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

2,911
+15%since 2000
from 2,539 in 2000
3,054 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
336 / sq mi
+4%since 2009
from 323 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
34.2
−4%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
8.66 sq mi
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K19902000201020202024New Hope
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.9%(84)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 914.5%(421)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1413.8%(401)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.1%(236)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.7%(79)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413%(378)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.1%(441)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.6%(395)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 646.4%(185)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745.9%(173)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.6%(76)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.4%(42)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$83,816
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,458 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$30,104
+92%since 2000
from $15,655 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
+35.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
13.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.368
+2%since 2010
from 0.362 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$163,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,075
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $1,442
81.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
18.1% rent
10.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.95 people
+20%since 2009
from 2.45 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
15.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
51.1%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.0
−6%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
87
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(2,404)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(24)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(2,689)
Black1.2%(36)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(47)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other4.5%(130)
18
+52%since 2009
from 12 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.2%(36)
Cuban0.4%(11)
Asian origin
Filipino0.2%(6)
Pakistani0.1%(3)
Ancestry
English8.9%(258)
American8.3%(243)
German7.8%(227)
Irish4.9%(143)
Italian3.7%(107)
Scottish1%(30)
Swedish1%(29)
Norwegian0.4%(11)
British0.3%(9)
Finnish0.3%(8)
French0.3%(8)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.2%(6)
Canadian0.1%(3)
Section 05

Education

29.3%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.2 min
+14%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
78.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
15.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
3.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
8.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
73.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
77.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 76.4% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
16.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
42.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
50.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
16.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
16.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2012
from 23.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
7.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2013
from 15.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
91.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2017
from 75.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
94.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.1% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
95.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 93.3% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
99.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.9%(296)
Married57.7%(612)
Widowed1.1%(12)
Divorced13.3%(141)
Women 15+
Never married8.1%(76)
Married70.2%(663)
Widowed14.7%(139)
Divorced7%(66)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

7.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2013
from 15.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
67.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 65.8% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
6.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
12.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
19.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
77.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 77.5% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
29.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)52%(154)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)21.3%(63)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era14.5%(43)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War2.7%(8)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 296 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in New Hope, Alabama?

New Hope, Alabama has about 2,911 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Hope, Alabama?

The typical household in New Hope, Alabama earns about $83,816 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Hope, Alabama expensive?

In New Hope, Alabama, the median home is worth about $163,700, and the typical rent is about $1,075 a month.

How educated are people in New Hope, Alabama?

About 29.3% of adults age 25 and over in New Hope, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Hope, Alabama?

About 13.1% of people in New Hope, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Hope, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, New Hope, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 663 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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