Good Hope, Alabama

Good Hope, Alabama
City

Location in Cullman County and the state of Alabama
Coordinates: 34°6′31″N 86°52′1″W / 34.10861°N 86.86694°W
Country United States
State Alabama
County Cullman
Area
 • Total 8.0 sq mi (20.7 km2)
 • Land 8.0 sq mi (20.6 km2)
 • Water 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation 702 ft (214 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 2,264
 • Density 285/sq mi (110.2/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
FIPS code 01-30496
GNIS feature ID 0119108
Website goodhopeal.com

Good Hope is a town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population of the town was 2,264.[1]

Geography

Good Hope is located near the center of Cullman County at 34°6'32" North, 86°52'2" West (34.108777, -86.867164).[2] It is bordered by Cullman, the county seat, to the northeast. Interstate 65 passes through the town, 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.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1970840—
19801,44271.7%
19901,70017.9%
20001,96615.6%
20102,26415.2%
Est. 20132,2630.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[3]
2013 Estimate[4]

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 1,966 people, 764 households, and 583 families residing in the town. The population density was 265.0 people 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 town 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.

There were 764 households out of which 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 all households were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the town the population was spread out with 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% who were 65 years of age 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 income for a household in the town was $33,274, and the median income for a family was $39,063. Males had a median income of $25,809 versus $20,762 for females. The per capita income for the town 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

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

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Good Hope town, Alabama". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  2. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  3. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013". Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  5. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

External links

Coordinates: 34°06′32″N 86°52′02″W / 34.108777°N 86.867164°W