Hopedale, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 898, Hopedale'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

Hopedale is a small community located in Ohio, within Harrison County. The total population is 898. It ranks as the 712th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hopedale is 54.8 years. This is 38% higher than the state median of 39.7 years. Only 12.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 16.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hopedale is $47,045. This is 34% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 42% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 66% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $104,100. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Hopedale is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hopedale has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.6%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 12.0%.

Education

9.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hopedale, Ohio 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 Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.