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Good Hope

Illinois · 363 residents · 0.3 sq mi
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Good Hope has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,800. Households here earn about 40% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
363
−13%since 2000
from 415 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,210 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,383 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+7%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3533824114404691990201020202024Good Hope
2024438
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,386 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,442
+82%since 2000
from $14,555 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
18.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+26%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(411)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(336)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(8)
Asian1.4%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9%(33)
Diversity Score
9
+651%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+79%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.5%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Good Hope, Illinois?

Good Hope, Illinois has about 363 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Good Hope, Illinois?

The typical household in Good Hope, Illinois earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Good Hope, Illinois expensive?

In Good Hope, Illinois, the median home is worth about $77,800, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Good Hope, Illinois?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Good Hope, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Good Hope, Illinois?

About 8.0% of people in Good Hope, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Good Hope, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Good Hope, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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