Mount Hope, WV

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Mount Hope Overview

1,032
TOTAL POPULATION
507
MALE POPULATION
525
FEMALE POPULATION
96.57
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.55
FEMALES / 100 MALES
46.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$17,035
PER CAPITA INCOME
$38,214
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$25,404
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
19.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
80.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
362
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
40.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
11.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Mount Hope Zip Codes

Mount Hope Area Codes

Race in Mount Hope

The most populous races in Mount Hope are White / Caucasian (901 | 87.3%), Black / African American (122 | 11.8%), and Two or more Races (9 | 0.9%).
Race in Mount Hope
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American12211.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian90187.3%
Two or more Races90.9%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,032100.0%

Ancestry in Mount Hope

The most populous ancestries reported in Mount Hope are English (130 | 12.6%), Irish (120 | 11.6%), American (115 | 11.1%), German (56 | 5.4%), and Scottish (40 | 3.9%), together accounting for 44.7% of all Mount Hope residents.
Ancestry in Mount Hope
Ancestry# Population% Population
African30.3%
American11511.1%
British40.4%
Cherokee20.2%
Czechoslovakian20.2%
Dutch20.2%
English13012.6%
European80.8%
French60.6%
German565.4%
Greek50.5%
Hungarian171.7%
Irish12011.6%
Italian363.5%
Polish40.4%
Scotch-Irish151.5%
Scottish403.9%
Subsaharan African30.3%
Welsh30.3%
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Immigrants in Mount Hope

Immigrants in Mount Hope
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Mount Hope

Sex and Age in Mount Hope

The most populous age groups in Mount Hope are 45 to 49 Years (73 | 14.4%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (66 | 12.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Mount Hope
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (2.2%)5 (0.9%)
5 to 9 Years26 (5.1%)22 (4.2%)
10 to 14 Years25 (4.9%)30 (5.7%)
15 to 19 Years44 (8.7%)5 (0.9%)
20 to 24 Years44 (8.7%)52 (9.9%)
25 to 29 Years7 (1.4%)26 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Years31 (6.1%)42 (8.0%)
35 to 39 Years42 (8.3%)36 (6.9%)
40 to 44 Years17 (3.4%)50 (9.5%)
45 to 49 Years73 (14.4%)59 (11.2%)
50 to 54 Years5 (1.0%)21 (4.0%)
55 to 59 Years19 (3.7%)6 (1.1%)
60 to 64 Years59 (11.6%)30 (5.7%)
65 to 69 Years50 (9.9%)66 (12.6%)
70 to 74 Years33 (6.5%)39 (7.4%)
75 to 79 Years8 (1.6%)7 (1.3%)
80 to 84 Years13 (2.6%)17 (3.2%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (2.3%)
Total507 (100.0%)525 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Mount Hope

Median Family Size in Mount Hope

The median family size in Mount Hope is 3.20 persons per family, with single male/father families (26 | 11.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.46 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (143 | 65.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.11 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Mount Hope
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple143 (65.0%)3.11
Single Male/Father26 (11.8%)3.46
Single Female/Mother51 (23.2%)3.31
Total Families220 (100.0%)3.20

Median Household Size in Mount Hope

The median household size in Mount Hope is 2.11 persons per household, with single male/father households (26 | 5.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.77 persons per household. non-family households (263 | 54.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.13 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Mount Hope
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple143 (29.6%)3.16
Single Male/Father26 (5.4%)3.77
Single Female/Mother51 (10.6%)3.31
Non-family263 (54.4%)1.13
Total Households483 (100.0%)2.11

Household Size by Marriage Status in Mount Hope

Out of a total of 483 households in Mount Hope, 220 (45.6%) are family households, while 263 (54.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 107, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 231.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Mount Hope
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-231 (47.8%)
2-Person Households107 (22.2%)32 (6.6%)
3-Person Households43 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households52 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households12 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households6 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total220 (45.6%)263 (54.4%)

Female Fertility in Mount Hope

Fertility by Age in Mount Hope

Female Fertility by Age in Mount Hope
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mount Hope

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mount Hope
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Mount Hope

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Mount Hope
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mount Hope

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mount Hope
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Mount Hope

Income Overview in Mount Hope

Per Capita Income in Mount Hope is $17,035, while median incomes of families and households are $38,214 and $25,404 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,032$17,035
Median Family Income220$38,214
Mean Family Income220$50,575
Median Household Income483$25,404
Mean Household Income483$35,878
Income Deficit220$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,03219.32%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,03280.68¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,0320.45

Earnings by Sex in Mount Hope

Average Earnings in Mount Hope are $21,773, $25,114 for men and $20,262 for women, a difference of 19.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Mount Hope
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male194 (50.4%)$25,114
Female191 (49.6%)$20,262
Total385 (100.0%)$21,773

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mount Hope

The most common earnings brackets in Mount Hope are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (30 | 15.5%) and $20,000 to $22,499 for women (43 | 22.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mount Hope
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less19 (9.8%)13 (6.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99911 (5.7%)19 (10.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)3 (1.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99916 (8.3%)8 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)13 (6.8%)
$12,500 to $14,99913 (6.7%)16 (8.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)19 (10.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99912 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)43 (22.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99925 (12.9%)12 (6.3%)
$25,000 to $29,99930 (15.5%)9 (4.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99923 (11.9%)7 (3.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99912 (6.2%)6 (3.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9994 (2.1%)11 (5.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9995 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9993 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99910 (5.1%)12 (6.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+11 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total194 (100.0%)191 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mount Hope

Average earnings in Mount Hope are $26,307 for men and $20,357 for women, a difference of 22.6%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $27,813, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $26,136. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $23,750, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $13,571.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mount Hope
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$26,136$13,571
College or Associate's Degree$27,813$23,750
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$26,307$20,357

Family Income in Mount Hope

Family Income Brackets in Mount Hope

According to the Mount Hope family income data, there are 51 families falling into the $15,000 to $24,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Mount Hope
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00052.3%
$10,000 to $14,999156.8%
$15,000 to $24,9995123.2%
$25,000 to $34,999188.2%
$35,000 to $49,9994821.8%
$50,000 to $74,9994018.2%
$75,000 to $99,999177.7%
$100,000 to $149,999209.1%
$150,000 to $199,99962.7%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mount Hope

2-person families (107 | 48.6%) account for the highest median family income in Mount Hope with $39,464 per family, while 2-person families (107 | 48.6%) have the highest median income of $19,732 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mount Hope
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families107 (48.6%)$39,464
3-Person Families43 (19.6%)$0
4-Person Families64 (29.1%)$38,750
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families6 (2.7%)$0
Total220 (100.0%)$38,214

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mount Hope

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mount Hope
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners63 (28.6%)$21,058
1 Earner95 (43.2%)$46,607
2 Earners57 (25.9%)$42,188
3+ Earners5 (2.3%)$0
Total220 (100.0%)$38,214

Household Income in Mount Hope

Household Income Brackets in Mount Hope

With 111 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Mount Hope, accounting for 23.0% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Mount Hope
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005311.0%
$10,000 to $14,9997214.9%
$15,000 to $24,99911123.0%
$25,000 to $34,9995812.0%
$35,000 to $49,9997114.7%
$50,000 to $74,9997515.5%
$75,000 to $99,999173.5%
$100,000 to $149,999204.1%
$150,000 to $199,99961.2%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Mount Hope

The median household income in Mount Hope is $25,404, with the highest median household income of $29,444 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 158 households (32.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 19 households (3.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Mount Hope
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years19 (3.9%)$0
25 to 44 Years100 (20.7%)$27,143
45 to 64 Years206 (42.6%)$19,013
65+ Years158 (32.7%)$29,444
Total483 (100.0%)$25,404

Poverty in Mount Hope

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mount Hope

With 27.0% poverty level for males and 36.4% for females among the residents of Mount Hope, 45 to 54 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 58 males (74.4%) and 5 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mount Hope
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years5 (14.7%)22 (42.3%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years16 (29.6%)28 (49.1%)
25 to 34 Years5 (13.2%)24 (35.3%)
35 to 44 Years11 (18.6%)46 (53.5%)
45 to 54 Years58 (74.4%)13 (16.3%)
55 to 64 Years23 (29.5%)15 (41.7%)
65 to 74 Years15 (18.1%)35 (33.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (8.3%)
Total133 (27.0%)191 (36.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mount Hope

According to the poverty statistics in Mount Hope, males aged under 5 years and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 91.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mount Hope
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years29 (85.3%)30 (57.7%)
12 to 14 Years17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years38 (70.4%)29 (50.9%)
25 to 34 Years33 (86.8%)44 (64.7%)
35 to 44 Years48 (81.4%)40 (46.5%)
45 to 54 Years20 (25.6%)67 (83.8%)
55 to 64 Years55 (70.5%)21 (58.3%)
65 to 74 Years68 (81.9%)70 (66.7%)
75 Years and over21 (100.0%)33 (91.7%)
Total359 (73.0%)334 (63.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mount Hope

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Mount Hope show that 19.6% or 28 of the total 143 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 22.6%, comprising of 23 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mount Hope
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children79 (77.4%)23 (22.6%)
1 or 2 Children30 (85.7%)5 (14.3%)
3 or 4 Children6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total115 (80.4%)28 (19.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mount Hope

According to the poverty data in Mount Hope, 26.9% or 7 single-father households and 52.9% or 27 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (36.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mount Hope
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children7 (36.8%)9 (27.3%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (26.9%)27 (52.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mount Hope

The poverty data for Mount Hope shows that 28 of the married-couple family households (19.6%) and 34 of the single-parent households (44.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 households (22.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 household (72.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mount Hope
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children23 (22.6%)16 (30.8%)
1 or 2 Children5 (14.3%)18 (72.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total28 (19.6%)34 (44.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Mount Hope

Employment by Class of Employer in Mount Hope

Among the 315 employed individuals in Mount Hope, private company employees (235 | 74.6%), local government employees (20 | 6.4%), and federal government employees (18 | 5.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Mount Hope
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees23574.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)103.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations165.1%
Local Government Employees206.4%
State Government Employees165.1%
Federal Government Employees185.7%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total315100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Mount Hope

According to the labor force statistics for Mount Hope, out of the total population over 16 years of age (900), 40.2% or 362 individuals are in the labor force, with 11.9% or 43 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 91.8% or 67 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 34.4% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Mount Hope
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years5 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years48 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years11 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years67 (91.8%)18 (26.9%)
35 to 44 Years81 (55.9%)14 (17.3%)
45 to 54 Years71 (44.9%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years12 (48.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years32 (36.0%)11 (34.4%)
65 to 74 Years27 (14.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total362 (40.2%)43 (11.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mount Hope

According to labor force statistics for Mount Hope, 52.4% of individuals (274) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (523) are in the labor force, with 15.7% or 43 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 61.1% or 58 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 36.7% or 18 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mount Hope
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School50 (54.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma117 (47.6%)30 (12.0%)
College / Associate Degree49 (53.8%)33 (36.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher58 (61.1%)18 (19.0%)
Total274 (52.4%)82 (15.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Mount Hope

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mount Hope are Community & Social Service (27 | 8.5%), Management (21 | 6.6%), Business & Financial (19 | 6.0%), Education, Arts & Media (16 | 5.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (7 | 2.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Mount Hope

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mount Hope, the most male-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Management (47.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Mount Hope
OccupationMaleFemale
Management10 (47.6%)11 (52.4%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 10 (37.0%)17 (63.0%)
Education, Arts & Media5 (31.2%)11 (68.8%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3 (42.9%)4 (57.1%)
Health Technologists3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)23 (28.7%)57 (71.3%)
Total (Overall)156 (48.9%)163 (51.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Mount Hope are Cleaning & Maintenance (38 | 11.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (37 | 11.6%).
Services Occupations in Mount Hope

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Mount Hope, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (92.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (48.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (51.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (7.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Mount Hope
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving18 (48.6%)19 (51.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance35 (92.1%)3 (7.9%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)53 (70.7%)22 (29.3%)
Total (Overall)156 (48.9%)163 (51.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Mount Hope are Sales & Related (45 | 14.1%), and Office & Administration (44 | 13.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Mount Hope

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Mount Hope
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related20 (44.4%)25 (55.6%)
Office & Administration6 (13.6%)38 (86.4%)
Total (Category)26 (29.2%)63 (70.8%)
Total (Overall)156 (48.9%)163 (51.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Mount Hope are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (10 | 3.1%), Construction & Extraction (6 | 1.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (5 | 1.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Mount Hope

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Mount Hope
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)156 (48.9%)163 (51.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Mount Hope are Material Moving (20 | 6.3%), Transportation (18 | 5.6%), and Production (16 | 5.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Mount Hope

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Mount Hope
OccupationMaleFemale
Production8 (50.0%)8 (50.0%)
Transportation18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving7 (35.0%)13 (65.0%)
Total (Category)33 (61.1%)21 (38.9%)
Total (Overall)156 (48.9%)163 (51.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Mount Hope

Employment Industries in Mount Hope

The major employment industries in Mount Hope include Retail Trade (70 | 21.9%), Accommodation & Food Services (47 | 14.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (34 | 10.7%), Administrative & Support (31 | 9.7%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (25 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries in Mount Hope

Employment Industries by Sex in Mount Hope

The Mount Hope industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Mount Hope
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Wholesale Trade5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade19 (27.1%)51 (72.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing7 (28.0%)18 (72.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance8 (23.5%)26 (76.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services25 (53.2%)22 (46.8%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Total156 (48.9%)163 (51.1%)

Education in Mount Hope

School Enrollment in Mount Hope

The most common levels of schooling among the 151 students in Mount Hope are middle school (55 | 36.4%), high school (43 | 28.5%), and elementary school (39 | 25.8%).
School Enrollment in Mount Hope
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten96.0%
Elementary School3925.8%
Middle School5536.4%
High School4328.5%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional53.3%
Total151100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mount Hope

Out of a total of 151 students who are enrolled in schools in Mount Hope, 22 (14.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 129 (85.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 5 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 48 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mount Hope
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds38 (69.1%)17 (30.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Total129 (85.4%)22 (14.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mount Hope

Business (27 | 19.0%), science & technology (23 | 16.2%), liberal arts & history (22 | 15.5%), psychology (20 | 14.1%), and arts & humanities (15 | 10.6%) are the most common fields of study among 142 individuals in Mount Hope who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mount Hope
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences117.7%
Psychology2014.1%
Social Sciences64.2%
Engineering53.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology2316.2%
Business2719.0%
Education139.1%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History2215.5%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities1510.6%
Total142100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Mount Hope

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mount Hope

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Mount Hope are males with 2 vehicles (94, accounting for 61.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (51, making up 57.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mount Hope
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle5 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle27 (17.8%)78 (47.8%)
2 Vehicles94 (61.8%)51 (31.3%)
3 Vehicles21 (13.8%)34 (20.9%)
4 Vehicles5 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total152 (100.0%)163 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Mount Hope

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Mount Hope are 20 to 24 minutes (74 commuters, 24.5%), 10 to 14 minutes (69 commuters, 22.9%), and 30 to 34 minutes (53 commuters, 17.5%).
Commute Time in Mount Hope
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes175.6%
5 to 9 Minutes103.3%
10 to 14 Minutes6922.9%
15 to 19 Minutes3511.6%
20 to 24 Minutes7424.5%
25 to 29 Minutes51.7%
30 to 34 Minutes5317.5%
35 to 39 Minutes248.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes62.0%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes93.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Mount Hope

The most common commute times in Mount Hope are 20 to 24 minutes (43 commuters, 29.2%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (50 commuters, 32.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Mount Hope
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes7 (4.8%)10 (6.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes4 (2.7%)6 (3.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes25 (17.0%)44 (28.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes25 (17.0%)10 (6.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes43 (29.2%)31 (20.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes5 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes3 (2.0%)50 (32.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes24 (16.3%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes6 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes5 (3.4%)4 (2.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mount Hope

The most frequent times of departure to work in Mount Hope are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (36, 24.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (51, 32.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mount Hope
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM6 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM7 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM28 (19.1%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM36 (24.5%)20 (12.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM12 (8.2%)51 (32.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM27 (18.4%)20 (12.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM20 (13.6%)11 (7.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)4 (2.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM6 (4.1%)5 (3.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM5 (3.4%)14 (9.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)14 (9.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)16 (10.3%)
Total147 (100.0%)155 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Mount Hope

Occupancy by Ownership in Mount Hope

Of the total 483 dwellings in Mount Hope, owner-occupied units account for 227 (47.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 256 (53.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Mount Hope
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units22747.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units25653.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units483100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Mount Hope

Occupancy by Household Size in Mount Hope
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household23147.8%
2-Person Household13928.8%
3-Person Household438.9%
4+ Person Household7014.5%
Total Housing Units483100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mount Hope

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mount Hope
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household78 (33.8%)153 (66.2%)
2-Person Household80 (57.6%)59 (42.4%)
3-Person Household29 (67.4%)14 (32.6%)
4+ Person Household40 (57.1%)30 (42.9%)
Total Housing Units227 (47.0%)256 (53.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mount Hope

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mount Hope
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School41 (44.6%)51 (55.4%)
High School Diploma77 (46.1%)90 (53.9%)
College/Associate Degree62 (48.4%)66 (51.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher47 (49.0%)49 (51.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mount Hope

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mount Hope
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6413.3%
35 to 44 Years5511.4%
45 to 54 Years12726.3%
55 to 64 Years7916.4%
65 to 74 Years11824.4%
75 to 84 Years347.0%
85 Years and Over61.2%
Total483100.0%

Housing Finances in Mount Hope

Median Income by Occupancy in Mount Hope

Median Income by Occupancy in Mount Hope
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied227 (47.0%)$37,569
Renter-Occupied256 (53.0%)$19,583
Average483 (100.0%)$25,404

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mount Hope

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mount Hope
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00010 (4.4%)27 (10.5%)
$5,000 to $9,9993 (1.3%)13 (5.1%)
$10,000 to $14,99920 (8.8%)52 (20.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99925 (11.0%)41 (16.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99918 (7.9%)27 (10.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99920 (8.8%)38 (14.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99946 (20.3%)25 (9.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99948 (21.1%)27 (10.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99917 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99914 (6.2%)6 (2.3%)
$150,000 or more6 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total227 (100.0%)256 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mount Hope

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mount Hope
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30028 (12.3%)51 (19.9%)
$300 to $49995 (41.8%)24 (9.4%)
$500 to $79922 (9.7%)74 (28.9%)
$800 to $99929 (12.8%)27 (10.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49936 (15.9%)44 (17.2%)
$1,500 to $1,9994 (1.8%)4 (1.6%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9997 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more6 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total227 (100.0%)256 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Mount Hope

Housing Structures in Mount Hope

Housing Structures in Mount Hope
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached33168.5%
Single Unit, Attached30.6%
2 Unit Apartments5110.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments438.9%
10 or more Apartments469.5%
Mobile Home / Other91.9%
Total483100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mount Hope

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mount Hope
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached210 (63.4%)121 (36.6%)
Single Unit, Attached3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments5 (9.8%)46 (90.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total227 (47.0%)256 (53.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mount Hope

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mount Hope
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room5 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)88 (34.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms43 (18.9%)77 (30.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms112 (49.3%)49 (19.1%)
8 or more Rooms67 (29.5%)42 (16.4%)
Total227 (100.0%)256 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mount Hope

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mount Hope
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas132 (58.2%)68 (26.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)3 (1.2%)
Electricity90 (39.7%)175 (68.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels5 (2.2%)7 (2.7%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)3 (1.2%)
Total227 (100.0%)256 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Mount Hope

Household Vehicle Usage in Mount Hope
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle17 (7.5%)84 (32.8%)
1 Vehicle94 (41.4%)106 (41.4%)
2 Vehicles61 (26.9%)61 (23.8%)
3 or more Vehicles55 (24.2%)5 (1.9%)
Total227 (100.0%)256 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Mount Hope

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Mount Hope

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units13295
Median Property Value$48,500$98,700
Median Household Income$25,714$6
Monthly Housing Costs$398$6
Real Estate Taxes$394$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mount Hope

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mount Hope
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00071 (53.8%)16 (16.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99935 (26.5%)34 (35.8%)
$100,000 to $299,99922 (16.7%)41 (43.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9994 (3.0%)4 (4.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total132 (100.0%)95 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mount Hope

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mount Hope
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00010 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99952 (39.4%)3 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99914 (10.6%)11 (11.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99927 (20.4%)6 (6.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99920 (15.1%)19 (20.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9995 (3.8%)28 (29.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9994 (3.0%)12 (12.6%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)10 (10.5%)
Total132 (100.0%)95 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mount Hope

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mount Hope
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x81 (61.4%)68,092 (71,675.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x18 (13.6%)52 (54.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x5 (3.8%)23 (24.2%)
4.0x or more23 (17.4%)13 (13.7%)
Total132 (100.0%)95 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mount Hope

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mount Hope
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80083 (62.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49916 (12.1%)58 (61.1%)
$800 to $1,4999 (6.8%)19 (20.0%)
Total132 (100.0%)95 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Mount Hope

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mount Hope

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mount Hope
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years132 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years87 (74.4%)30 (25.6%)
26 to 34 Years85 (94.4%)5 (5.6%)
35 to 44 Years133 (91.7%)12 (8.3%)
45 to 54 Years150 (94.9%)8 (5.1%)
55 to 64 Years114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years181 (96.3%)7 (3.7%)
75 Years and older57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total955 (93.9%)62 (6.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mount Hope

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mount Hope
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen132 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen87 (74.4%)30 (25.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mount Hope

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mount Hope
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000338 (92.1%)29 (7.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999279 (95.6%)13 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999188 (95.9%)8 (4.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99931 (86.1%)5 (13.9%)
$100,000 and over119 (94.4%)7 (5.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mount Hope

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mount Hope
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 612 (75.0%)4 (25.0%)
6 to 18 Years65 (49.2%)72 (54.5%)
19 to 25 Years42 (35.9%)45 (38.5%)
25 to 34 Years70 (77.8%)19 (21.1%)
35 to 44 Years91 (62.8%)42 (29.0%)
45 to 54 Years115 (72.8%)35 (22.2%)
55 to 64 Years77 (67.5%)56 (49.1%)
65 to 74 Years179 (95.2%)75 (39.9%)
75 Years and over57 (100.0%)33 (57.9%)
Total708 (69.6%)381 (37.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mount Hope

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mount Hope
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years8 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years16 (17.4%)18 (14.4%)
35 to 64 Years85 (39.5%)59 (29.2%)
65 to 74 Years41 (49.4%)61 (58.1%)
75 Years and over12 (57.1%)20 (55.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Mount Hope

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Mount Hope: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years8 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)14 (11.2%)
35 to 64 Years21 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years21 (25.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (38.1%)6 (16.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Mount Hope: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)6 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years12 (14.5%)13 (12.4%)
75 Years and over4 (19.1%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Mount Hope: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (5.4%)4 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years62 (28.8%)36 (17.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)32 (30.5%)
75 Years and over3 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Mount Hope: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years17 (7.9%)36 (17.8%)
65 to 74 Years32 (38.6%)61 (58.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)20 (55.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Mount Hope: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years11 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years23 (10.7%)23 (11.4%)
65 to 74 Years21 (25.3%)21 (20.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)6 (16.7%)

Technology Access in Mount Hope

Computing Device Access in Mount Hope

Computing Device Access in Mount Hope
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop20241.8%
Smartphone39882.4%
Tablet19740.8%
No Computing Device5511.4%
Total483100.0%

Internet Access in Mount Hope

Internet Access in Mount Hope
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home28058.0%
Cellular Data Only11423.6%
Satellite Internet306.2%
No Internet6413.3%
Total483100.0%

Mount Hope Summary

Mount Hope, West Virginia is a small town located in Fayette County, West Virginia. It is situated in the Appalachian Mountains and is part of the Beckley-Mount Hope-Oak Hill metropolitan area. The town has a population of 1,845 people, according to the 2010 census.

History

Mount Hope was founded in 1871 by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. The town was named after the nearby Mount Hope Church, which was built in 1845. The town was originally a coal mining town, and the coal industry was the main source of employment for the town’s residents. The town was also home to a number of other businesses, including a sawmill, a gristmill, and a general store.
In the early 1900s, the town experienced a period of growth and prosperity. The town was home to a number of businesses, including a hotel, a bank, a movie theater, and a number of stores. The town also had a number of churches, including the Mount Hope Methodist Church, which was built in 1871.
In the late 1950s, the coal industry began to decline, and the town’s economy suffered. The town’s population began to decline, and many of the businesses closed. In the late 1970s, the town began to experience a period of revitalization. The town was home to a number of new businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.

Geography

Mount Hope is located in the Appalachian Mountains in Fayette County, West Virginia. The town is situated at an elevation of 1,845 feet above sea level. The town is located near the New River, which is a tributary of the Kanawha River. The town is also located near the Gauley River, which is a tributary of the Kanawha River.
The town is located in a mountainous region, and the terrain is mostly hilly. The town is located in a temperate climate, and the average temperature in the summer is around 75 degrees Fahrenheit. The average temperature in the winter is around 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

The economy of Mount Hope is largely based on the coal industry. The town is home to a number of coal mines, and the coal industry is the main source of employment for the town’s residents. The town is also home to a number of other businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.
The town is also home to a number of tourist attractions, including the Mount Hope Church, which was built in 1845. The town is also home to a number of outdoor recreation areas, including the New River Gorge National River, which is a popular destination for whitewater rafting and kayaking.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, the population of Mount Hope was 1,845 people. The town has a population that is predominantly white, with 95.3% of the population being white. The town also has a small African American population, with 2.2% of the population being African American. The town also has a small Hispanic population, with 1.2% of the population being Hispanic. The median household income in the town is $30,938, and the median home value is $90,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Mount Hope?
Total Population of Mount Hope is 1,032.
What is the Total Male Population of Mount Hope?
Total Male Population of Mount Hope is 507.
What is the Total Female Population of Mount Hope?
Total Female Population of Mount Hope is 525.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Mount Hope?
There are 96.57 Males per 100 Females in Mount Hope.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Mount Hope?
There are 103.55 Females per 100 Males in Mount Hope.
What is the Median Population Age in Mount Hope?
Median Population Age in Mount Hope is 46.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Mount Hope
Average Family Size in Mount Hope is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Mount Hope
Average Household Size in Mount Hope is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Mount Hope?
Per Capita income in Mount Hope is $17,035.
What is the Median Family Income in Mount Hope?
Median Family Income in Mount Hope is $38,214.
What is the Median Household income in Mount Hope?
Median Household Income in Mount Hope is $25,404.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Mount Hope?
Income or Wage Gap in Mount Hope is 19.3%.
Women in Mount Hope earn 80.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Mount Hope?
Inequality or Gini Index in Mount Hope is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Mount Hope?
There are 362 People in the Labor Forcein in Mount Hope.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Mount Hope?
40.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Mount Hope.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Mount Hope?
Unemployment Rate in Mount Hope is 11.9%.