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CITY · 2020 ACS

Hope

New Mexico · 113 residents · 1.223 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
113
+6%since 2000
from 107 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
47.5
+13%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4263851061271990201020202024Hope
202449
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.5%(4)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98%(9)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.1%(8)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.1%(8)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.7%(3)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.3%(15)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 447.1%(8)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.6%(12)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.9%(18)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.5%(13)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8410.6%(12)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.7%(3)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$10,568
−18%since 2000
from $12,867 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing38.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Information33.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing28.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction9.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
88.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
11.6% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hope on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(73)
Black0.9%(1)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(69)
Black0.9%(1)
Hispanic / Latino28.3%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican65.5%(72)
Ancestry
English5.5%(6)
Scottish5.5%(6)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
90.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
34.4%
+34.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.5%
−18.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.5%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
20.9%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married15.6%(5)
Married81.3%(26)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced3.1%(1)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(17)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hope, New Mexico?

Hope, New Mexico has about 113 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Hope, New Mexico?

About 6.3% 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 21.4% 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 13 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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