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Hope

New Mexico · 105 residents · 1.223 sq mi
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Hope has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $71,900. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 122%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
105
−2%since 2000
from 107 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
86 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 87 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.8
+16%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4263851061271990201020202024Hope
202449
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,375
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,639 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,503
+176%since 2000
from $12,867 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance42.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical42.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services22.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration22.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,900
+122%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−53.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
17.8% rent
Vacancy rate
39.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.3
+58%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(73)
Black0.9%(1)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.5%(44)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(77)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino26.7%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.3%(11)
Diversity Score61.3%(64)
Diversity Score
61
+48%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+3%since 2000
from 30.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
43.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.6%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hope, New Mexico?

Hope, New Mexico has about 105 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hope, New Mexico earns about $31,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hope, New Mexico expensive?

In Hope, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $71,900.

How educated are people in Hope, New Mexico?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hope, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hope, New Mexico?

About 19.2% of people in Hope, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hope, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Hope, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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