NEIGHBORHOOD
Mount Hope
New York · New York · 47,120 residents · 0.45 sq mi
The short version
Mount Hope is home to 47,120 people in New York. Owners hold 3% of the housing stock. 47% of residents were born outside the United States. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 32.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Households here earn about 48% less than in New York as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 10 census tracts that make up Mount Hope; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
3% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
47,120
Population density
103,789 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.1
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.45 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$42,067
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$21,201
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.6%
Information11%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
Other services5%
Public administration2.6%
Retail trade1.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$665,849
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,447
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
3.4%
96.6% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.64 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
37.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
15.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic2%(944)
Black32.2%(15,154)
Hispanic / Latino62.3%(29,349)
Asian0.5%(241)
Other3%(1,432)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2%(944)
Black32.2%(15,154)
Hispanic / Latino62.3%(29,349)
Asian0.5%(241)
Other3%(1,432)
Diversity Score
63
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
11.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
68.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
77.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.9%
Female
55.1%
Foreign born
46.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
27.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
58.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Mount Hope, New York, New York?
Mount Hope, New York, New York has about 47,120 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Mount Hope, New York, New York?
The typical household in Mount Hope, New York, New York earns about $42,067 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Mount Hope, New York, New York expensive?
In Mount Hope, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $665,849, and the typical rent is about $1,447 a month.
How educated are people in Mount Hope, New York, New York?
About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Hope, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Mount Hope, New York, New York?
About 32.1% of people in Mount Hope, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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