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Isle of Hope

Georgia · 2,053 residents · 1.961 sq mi
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Isle of Hope is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,478. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 552 residents. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $453,900. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,053
−21%since 2000
from 2,605 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,047 / sq mi
−16%since 2009
from 1,252 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
50.1
+19%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K2000201020202024Isle of Hope
20242K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.1%(85)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(124)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.9%(142)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.6%(156)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.8%(17)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.2%(86)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.4%(276)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.8%(345)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.4%(235)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.6%(258)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.3%(232)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.7%(97)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,478
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,274 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$119,581
+251%since 2000
from $34,067 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.633
+42%since 2010
from 0.447 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$453,900
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
5.2% rent
Vacancy rate
1.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+8%since 2009
from 4.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
24
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Isle of Hope on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(2,540)
Black0.8%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(28)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,930)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(108)
Diversity Score
14
+88%since 2009
from 8 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
Dominican0.7%(15)
Ancestry
English27%(555)
German22.3%(457)
Irish9.3%(190)
American7.6%(156)
Scotch-Irish7.6%(156)
Scottish6.6%(136)
Italian3.9%(81)
French1.9%(40)
Norwegian1.3%(26)
British1%(21)
Polish1%(21)
Dutch0.9%(19)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Danish0.8%(16)
West Indian0.7%(15)
Haitian0.7%(15)
Swiss0.5%(11)
Welsh0.5%(10)
Russian0.3%(7)
Hungarian0.2%(5)
Arab0.2%(4)
Lebanese0.2%(4)
Armenian0.2%(4)
Greek0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Scotch-Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 47.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+21%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.0%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
59.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 8.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−93.1 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2017
from 88.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 94.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married14.6%(99)
Married75.5%(511)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced9.9%(67)
Women 15+
Never married19.8%(203)
Married49.1%(503)
Widowed20.6%(211)
Divorced10.5%(108)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Isle of Hope, Georgia?

Isle of Hope, Georgia has about 2,053 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Isle of Hope, Georgia?

The typical household in Isle of Hope, Georgia earns about $105,478 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Isle of Hope, Georgia expensive?

In Isle of Hope, Georgia, the median home is worth about $453,900.

How educated are people in Isle of Hope, Georgia?

About 56.8% of adults age 25 and over in Isle of Hope, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Isle of Hope, Georgia?

About 1.4% of people in Isle of Hope, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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