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New Hope

Kentucky · 129 residents · 0.617 sq mi
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New Hope has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,250. Population has fallen 20% since 2011, a loss of 33 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $23,800. The poverty rate of 35.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
129
−20%vs 2011
vs 162 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
209 / sq mi
−20%vs 2011
vs 263 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+21%vs 2011
vs 32.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1576138199261201020202024New Hope
202462
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,250
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $30,750 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2020
Per capita income
$12,986
+3%vs 2011
vs $12,602 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
+5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.6%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
+14%vs 2011
vs 0.303 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade38.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing29.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$23,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $23,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$460
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $477 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.6%
−10.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.6% in 2011
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+33.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.9%
−13.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
+21%vs 2011
vs 0.7 in 2011
2010 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(152)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(10)
Diversity Score14.5%(23)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(128)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(2)
Diversity Score
2
−87%vs 2011
vs 14 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+9.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+9.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
44.7%
+20.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.9%
+14.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.2%
+5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 65.4% in 2011
Female
28.8%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Hope, Kentucky?

New Hope, Kentucky has about 129 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Hope, Kentucky earns about $26,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Hope, Kentucky expensive?

In New Hope, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $23,800, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in New Hope, Kentucky?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in New Hope, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Hope, Kentucky?

About 35.6% of people in New Hope, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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