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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Hope

Alabama · 2,539 residents · 8.658 sq mi
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New Hope has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,458. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $65,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,539
+13%since 1990
from 2,248 in 1990
1990 – 2025
293 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 260 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.5
+6%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024New Hope
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,458
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,546 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,655
+45%since 1990
from $10,828 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.4%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$423
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $304 in 1990
US average: $602
75.5%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.7% in 1990
24.5% rent
2.1
−11%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(2,224)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(59)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(2,404)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(24)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score3.9%(100)
4
+49%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.7%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 58.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
−32%since 1990
from 28.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Hope, Alabama?

New Hope, Alabama has about 2,539 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Hope, Alabama earns about $31,458 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 $65,400, and the typical rent is about $423 a month.

How educated are people in New Hope, Alabama?

About 12.4% 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 11.4% 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 291 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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