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Hope, AR

Founded 1880Hempstead CountyElev. 107 m
Population
8,787
Median home
$87,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
9
Sex offenders
7

Overview

About Hope

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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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
8,787
Median age
37.5
Median household income
$44,353
Per-capita income
$27,010
Poverty rate
20.6%
High-school grad or higher
81.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg. commute
20.4 min
Work from home
2.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White32.5%
Hispanic or Latino20.4%
Black44.4%
Asian0.5%
Workforce by occupation
Production, transportation & material moving31.8%
Management, business, science & arts24.7%
Service19.2%
Sales & office14.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$87,800
Median gross rent
$777/mo
Owner-occupied
55.9%
Median year built
1977
Households
3,264
Avg. household size
2.59

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Hope has 9 public schools2 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading32%
Math24%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

CREATIVE ACTION TEAM SCHOOLHighGrades 512
HOPE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 912
SPRING HILL HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 712
UA HOPE TEXARKANA TECHNICAL CENTERHighGrades 912
BERYL HENRY UPPER ELEM. SCHOOLMiddleGrades 56
HOPE ACADEMYMiddleGrades 58
YERGER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddleGrades 78
SPRING HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
WM. JEFFERSON CLINTON PRIMARYElementaryGrades -16

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime175% above national
Hope1,060
Arkansas630
United States386
46% higher than 2019
20192023
property crime94% above national
Hope3,781
Arkansas2,278
United States1,952
9% lower than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Hope Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Hope.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Hempstead County
Ice stormVery High
HailRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Hope is in Hempstead County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Hope was founded in 1880 and sits in Hempstead County. Elevation ~107 m.

Map of Hope
Hope, AR
Where Hope is
Little RockFayettevilleFort SmithSpringdaleJonesboroRogersHope
Historic places

15 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Foster HouseMcRae HouseSt. Mark's Episcopal ChurchGreening, E. S., HouseWard--Jackson HouseBrundidge BuildingFoster HouseMissouri--Pacific Railroad Depot--Hope
Notable people from Hope
Bill ClintonMike HuckabeeSarah SandersMelinda DillonVince FosterKetty LesterMack McLartyShirley WeberJoseph Barton ElamChad Griffin
People searches in Hope
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Texarkana (28 mi)Magnolia (34 mi)Arkadelphia (43 mi)Camden (43 mi)El Dorado (62 mi)Hot Springs (65 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Hope, AR (7)

Public sex-offender registry records for Hope, Arkansas.

Donald Joseph Thompson, 40
Hope · 71801
AKA Joe Thompson, Donald Joseph Thompson
Brian Edward Lee, 56
Hope · 71801
AKA Brian Lee
Thomas Jr Hall, 58
Hope · 71801
AKA Thomas Hall
Juan Anthony Lewis, 43
Hope · 71801
Michael Nelson, 22
Hope · 71801
AKA Michael Keyshawn Nelson
Roberto Sanchez, 64
Hope · 71801
AKA Roberto Sanchez
John D Martin, 84
Hope · 71801
AKA John Martin

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

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.
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