Hope is a city in Arkansas with about 8,787 residents. Hope was founded in 1880 and sits in Hempstead County. The median age is 37.5 and the median household income is $44,353. Homes carry a median value of $87,800, and about 56% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (44.4%). Around 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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Common questions
Hope — frequently asked
What is the population of Hope, Arkansas?
Hope has a population of about 8,787, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Hope?
The median home value in Hope is $87,800, and the median gross rent is $777/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Hope safe? What is the crime rate?
Hope Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,060 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Hope face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Hempstead County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, hail, lightning.
How many schools are in Hope?
Hope has 9 public schools (2 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Hope?
Public registry data lists 7 registered sex offenders in or near Hope. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.