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Hope

Kansas · 368 residents · 0.389 sq mi
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Hope has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,969. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $68,200. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
368
−1%since 2000
from 372 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
946 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 956 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.7
+14%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3003514034545051990201020202024Hope
2024485
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,969
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,365 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,142
+55%since 2000
from $14,300 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,200
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.0%
−43.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+39%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(364)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(343)
Black2.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other1.6%(6)
Diversity Score11.4%(42)
Diversity Score
11
+240%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+42%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.6%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.5%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hope, Kansas?

Hope, Kansas has about 368 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hope, Kansas?

The typical household in Hope, Kansas earns about $37,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hope, Kansas expensive?

In Hope, Kansas, the median home is worth about $68,200, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Hope, Kansas?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hope, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hope, Kansas?

About 10.0% of people in Hope, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hope, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hope, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 63 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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