Hope, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 185, Hope's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Hope is a small community located in New Jersey, within Warren County. The total population is 185. It ranks as the 667th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hope is 54.5 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. Only 3.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hope is $81,477. This is 21% lower than the state median of $103,556. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.3%. This is 56% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $353,800. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $454,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 54.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% lower than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hope is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.0% of the population. Asian residents account for 20.5%. The Black or African American population (4.3%) is well below the state average of 12.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (9.2%) is well below the state average of 22.5%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (20.5% vs 10.1%).

Education

26.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 43.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hope, New Jersey is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Jersey state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.