Hope Mills, NC Demographics

A map of Hope Mills's Population by Race

Hope Mills, North Carolina has an estimated population of 17,939, a less than 1% change from the 17,808 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.9% White, 33.0% Black, 16.4% Hispanic, 5.7% Multiracial, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 1.9% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hope Mills, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hope Mills has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hope Mills, that probability was 68.6% in 2020 and 69.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hope Mills is ranked the 60th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Hope Mills was ranked the 56th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hope Mills's White Population

7,339 residents of Hope Mills, or 40.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hope Mills is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Hope Mills ranks 641st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hope Mills's White population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. White residents' share of Hope Mills's population has decreased from 43.2% to 40.9%.

Hope Mills is more White than neighboring Fayetteville (34.2% White), and Rex (10.2% White). Hope Mills is less White than neighboring Parkton (48.4% White), Rockfish (55.9% White), and Lumber Bridge (57.3% White).

Hope Mills's Black Population

5,925 residents of Hope Mills, or 33.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hope Mills is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Hope Mills ranks 170th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hope Mills's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. Black residents' share of Hope Mills's population has remained roughly unchanged at 33.0%.

Hope Mills is more Black than neighboring Parkton (28.9% Black), Rockfish (17.9% Black), Lumber Bridge (26.7% Black), and Rex (0% Black). Hope Mills is less Black than neighboring Fayetteville (41.5% Black).

Hope Mills's Asian Population

335 residents of Hope Mills, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hope Mills is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Hope Mills ranks 105th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hope Mills's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.1%. Asian residents' share of Hope Mills's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Hope Mills is more Asian than neighboring Parkton (1.3% Asian), Rockfish (1.1% Asian), and Rex (0% Asian). Hope Mills is less Asian than neighboring Fayetteville (3% Asian), and Lumber Bridge (2.7% Asian).

Hope Mills's Hispanic Population

2,938 residents of Hope Mills, or 16.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hope Mills is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Hope Mills ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hope Mills's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 35.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Hope Mills's population has increased from 12.2% to 16.4%.

Hope Mills is more Hispanic than neighboring Parkton (7.8% Hispanic), Rockfish (11.9% Hispanic), Fayetteville (13.1% Hispanic), Lumber Bridge (0% Hispanic), and Rex (11.9% Hispanic).

Hope Mills's Native American/Other Population

372 residents of Hope Mills, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hope Mills is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Hope Mills ranks 69th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hope Mills's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hope Mills's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Hope Mills is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rockfish (1% Native American/Other), and Fayetteville (2% Native American/Other). Hope Mills is less Native American/Other than neighboring Parkton (5.9% Native American/Other), Lumber Bridge (8% Native American/Other), and Rex (78% Native American/Other).

Hope Mills's Multiracial Population

1,030 residents of Hope Mills, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hope Mills is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Hope Mills ranks 31st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hope Mills's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Hope Mills's population has decreased from 7.2% to 5.7%.

Hope Mills is more Multiracial than neighboring Lumber Bridge (5.3% Multiracial), and Rex (0% Multiracial). Hope Mills is less Multiracial than neighboring Parkton (7.8% Multiracial), Rockfish (12.1% Multiracial), and Fayetteville (6.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.