Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hope Mills, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

17,939

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

40.9%7,339

Black

33%5,925

Hispanic/Latino

16.4%2,938

Two or More

5.7%1,030

Asian

1.9%335

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.5%270

Other

0.6%102

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%265

High School Diploma

24%2,679

Some College (<1 yr)

8.6%953

Some College (1+ yr)

19.7%2,194

Associate's Degree

15%1,672

Bachelor's Degree

15.9%1,771

Master's Degree

6%672

Professional Degree

0.6%64

Doctorate

0.9%97

HS or Higher

93.1%

BA or Higher

23.4%

Graduate+

7.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$190,600

Median Renti

$1,141

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.5%4,351

Renter-Occupied

33.5%2,192

Total Units

6,850

Homeownership

66.5%

Vacancy Rate

4.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.9%171

$50K–$100K

5.6%242

$100K–$150K

20.3%883

$150K–$200K

23.8%1,037

$200K–$300K

30.5%1,326

$300K–$500K

15.2%661

$500K–$1M

0.7%31

Rent Distribution

Under $500

210

$500–$750

139

$750–$1,000

458

$1,000–$1,250

465

$1,250–$1,500

427

$1,500–$2,000

310

$2,000+

129

Year Built

2020 or later

2.5%171

2010–2019

12.3%840

2000–2009

22.4%1,536

1990–1999

24.7%1,693

1980–1989

10.9%750

1970–1979

14.6%1,003

1960–1969

6.4%437

1950–1959

2.8%189

1940–1949

1.4%95

1939 or earlier

2%136

Heating Fuel

Electricity

89.5%5,857

Bottled/LP Gas

5.3%348

Utility Gas

3.8%251

No Fuel

1.1%74

Solar

0.1%9

Fuel Oil

0.1%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,774

Mean Household Incomei

$84,792

Per Capita Incomei

$32,051

Poverty Ratei

13.7%

Unemploymenti

7.6%

Labor Forcei

8,155

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.1%336

$10K–$15K

3.7%243

$15K–$20K

6.3%409

$20K–$25K

3.5%227

$25K–$30K

3.3%215

$30K–$35K

2.4%159

$35K–$40K

3.5%229

$40K–$45K

4.9%322

$45K–$50K

5%328

$50K–$60K

8.6%563

$60K–$75K

10%654

$75K–$100K

15%979

$100K–$125K

9%587

$125K–$150K

5.5%363

$150K–$200K

7.9%517

$200K+

6.3%412

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

166

Avg. Tenant Renti

$381/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

38 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers66 homes89% occupied$381/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 85 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $65,774/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

75%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

14%

Low income$33K–$53K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $53K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

90% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

90% of subsidized households are minority

24% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,0966.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

151

Germany

105

Korea

India

Guatemala

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,414

Avg. Commutei

27.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,941

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,492(20.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.6%Insured

7.4%Uninsured

Hope Mills, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026