Hope, North Dakota facts for kids
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Hope, North Dakota
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![]() View to the west along Steele Ave.; the NRHP-listed Baldwin's Arcade is at right
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![]() Location of Hope, North Dakota
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Country | United States |
State | North Dakota |
County | Steele |
Founded | 1881 |
Area | |
• Total | 0.61 sq mi (1.59 km2) |
• Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.59 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 1,230 ft (375 m) |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 272 |
• Estimate
(2022)
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278 |
• Density | 443.72/sq mi (171.29/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code |
58046
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Area code(s) | 701 |
FIPS code | 38-38860 |
GNIS feature ID | 1036094 |
Hope is a small city located in Steele County, North Dakota, in the United States. It was founded a long time ago, in 1881. According to the 2020 census, about 272 people live there.
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Where is Hope Located?

Hope is a city that covers a total area of about 0.62 square miles (1.59 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Hope?
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1890 | 238 | — | |
1900 | 606 | 154.6% | |
1910 | 909 | 50.0% | |
1920 | 699 | −23.1% | |
1930 | 535 | −23.5% | |
1940 | 474 | −11.4% | |
1950 | 470 | −0.8% | |
1960 | 390 | −17.0% | |
1970 | 364 | −6.7% | |
1980 | 406 | 11.5% | |
1990 | 281 | −30.8% | |
2000 | 303 | 7.8% | |
2010 | 258 | −14.9% | |
2020 | 272 | 5.4% | |
2022 (est.) | 278 | 7.8% | |
U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
The number of people living in Hope has changed over the years. In 1890, there were 238 people. The population grew to its highest in 1910 with 909 people. Since then, it has slowly decreased.
Hope's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 258 people living in Hope. These people lived in 131 different homes, and 75 of those homes were families. The city had about 416 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Hope in 2010 were White, making up 100% of the population.
- About 14.5% of homes had children under 18 years old.
- More than half (51.9%) of the homes were married couples living together.
- About 39.7% of all homes had just one person living there.
- Many people (22.9%) living alone were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Hope in 2010 was 52 years old.
- 15.1% of residents were under 18.
- About 32.6% of residents were 65 or older.
- The city had slightly more females (52.3%) than males (47.7%).
Education in Hope
Hope is part of the Hope-Page School District. Younger students, from K to 6th grade, go to elementary school in Page. Older students, from 7th to 12th grade (middle school and high school), attend school right in Hope.
Hope's Climate
Hope has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means the city experiences big changes in temperature throughout the year.
- Summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes humid.
- Winters are cold, and can sometimes be very cold.
See also
In Spanish: Hope (Dakota del Norte) para niños