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Good Hope, Alabama

Good Hope, Alabama
City of Good Hope
Flag of Good Hope, Alabama
Official seal of Good Hope, Alabama
Location of Good Hope in Cullman County, Alabama.
Location of Good Hope in Cullman County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 34°07′21″N 86°52′31″W / 34.12250°N 86.87528°W / 34.12250; -86.87528[1]
Country United States
State Alabama
CountyCullman
Area
 • Total
7.90 sq mi (20.45 km2)
 • Land7.85 sq mi (20.32 km2)
 • Water0.046 sq mi (0.12 km2)
Elevation669 ft (204 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,483
 • Density316.4/sq mi (122.17/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
35055, 35057
Area codes256 and 938
FIPS code01-30496
GNIS feature ID2406587[1]
Websitegoodhopeal.com

Good Hope is a city in Cullman County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, Good Hope had a population of 2,483.[3] It incorporated in April 1962.[4]

Geography

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Good Hope is located near the center of Cullman County. It is bordered by Cullman, the county seat, to the northeast. Interstate 65 passes through the city, with access from Exit 304. I-65 leads south 45 miles (72 km) to Birmingham and north 57 miles (92 km) (via Interstate 565) to Huntsville.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Good Hope has a total area of 8.0 square miles (20.7 km2), of which 8.0 square miles (20.6 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 0.59%, is water.[5]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1970840—
19801,44271.7%
19901,70017.9%
20001,96615.6%
20102,26415.2%
20202,4839.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
2013 Estimate[7]

Racial and ethnic composition

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Good Hope city, Alabama – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race. Race and ethnicity was not surveyed for populations under 2,500 in the 1980 census and under 1,000 in 1990 census.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 1990[8] Pop 2000[9] Pop 2010[10] Pop 2020[11] % 1990 % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 1,692 1,930 2,057 2,070 99.53% 98.17% 90.86% 83.37%
Black or African American alone (NH) 2 2 3 17 0.12% 0.10% 0.13% 0.68%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 4 4 8 7 0.24% 0.20% 0.35% 0.28%
Asian alone (NH) 0 2 11 13 0.00% 0.10% 0.49% 0.52%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) x [12] 0 0 20 x 0.00% 0.00% 0.81%
Other race alone (NH) 0 0 0 1 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.04%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) x [13] 6 11 110 x 0.31% 0.49% 4.43%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2 22 174 245 0.12% 1.12% 7.69% 9.87%
Total 1,700 1,966 2,264 2,483 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, there were 2,483 people and 604 families residing in the city. The median age was 36.3 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18 and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 91.5 males age 18 and over.[14][15]

62.3% of residents lived in urban areas, while 37.7% lived in rural areas.[16]

There were 925 households in Good Hope, of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 51.9% were married-couple households, 16.8% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 26.8% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. There were 1,007 housing units, of which 8.1% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.3% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.6%.[14]


2010 census

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At the 2010 census there were 2,264 people, 847 households, and 631 families living in the town. The population density was 285 inhabitants per square mile (110/km2). There were 932 housing units at an average density of 116.5 per square mile (45.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.7% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 5.2% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. 7.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[17] Of the 847 households 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 22.2% of households were one person and 8.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.12.

The age distribution was 26.9% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% 65 or older. The median age was 36.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median household income was $45,784 and the median family income was $48,080. Males had a median income of $50,750 versus $27,865 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,771. 19.3% of the population and 13.7% of families were below the poverty line. 29.7% of those under the age of 18 and 21.4% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

2000 census

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At the 2000 census there were 1,966 people, 764 households, and 583 families living in the city. The population density was 265.0 inhabitants per square mile (102.3/km2). There were 864 housing units at an average density of 116.5 per square mile (45.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.83% White, 0.10% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. 1.12% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[18] Of the 764 households 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 20.8% of households were one person and 6.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.98.

The age distribution was 25.6% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

The median household income was $33,274 and the median family income was $39,063. Males had a median income of $25,809 versus $20,762 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,602. 7.0% of the population and 5.1% of families were below the poverty line. 5.7% of those under the age of 18 and 13.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Education

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  • Good Hope Primary School- Grades PK-2.
  • Good Hope Elementary School- Grades 3–5.
  • Good Hope Middle School- Grades 6–8.
  • Good Hope High School- serves 395 students in grades 9–12. Its mascot is the Raiders, and its school colors are red and white. Its sports teams are part of the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 4A.

All four schools are members of the Cullman County Board of Education.

References

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  1. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Good Hope, Alabama
  2. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  3. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Good Hope".
  5. ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): City of Good Hope, Alabama". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved June 11, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  6. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013". Archived from the original on May 22, 2014. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  8. ↑ "1990 Census of Population - General Population Characteristics - Alabama: Table 5 and 6 - Race and Hispanic Origin" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. p. 13-45. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 6, 2024 – via Wayback Machine.
  9. ↑ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Good Hope city, Alabama". United States Census Bureau.
  10. ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Good Hope city, Alabama". United States Census Bureau.
  11. ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Good Hope city, Alabama". United States Census Bureau.
  12. ↑ included in the Asian category in the 1990 Census
  13. ↑ not an option in the 1990 Census
  14. 1 2 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  15. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  16. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  17. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
  18. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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