Mount Hope, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mount Hope, Kansas
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Location within Sedgwick County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sedgwick |
| Founded | 1874 |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.49 sq mi (3.86 km2) |
| • Land | 1.47 sq mi (3.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,440 ft (440 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 806 |
| • Density | 540.9/sq mi (208.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67108
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| Area code | 316 |
| FIPS code | 20-48900 |
| GNIS ID | 473810 |
Mount Hope is a small city located in Sedgwick County, Kansas, in the United States. It's a friendly place with a population of 806 people, according to the 2020 census.
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A Look Back in Time
Mount Hope was started in 1874. It officially became a city in 1887.
Where is Mount Hope?
Mount Hope is located at 37°52′9″N 97°39′53″W / 37.86917°N 97.66472°W. The city covers a total area of about 1.48 square miles (3.83 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.45 square miles (3.76 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Mount Hope?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 241 | — | |
| 1900 | 327 | 35.7% | |
| 1910 | 519 | 58.7% | |
| 1920 | 513 | −1.2% | |
| 1930 | 466 | −9.2% | |
| 1940 | 442 | −5.2% | |
| 1950 | 473 | 7.0% | |
| 1960 | 539 | 14.0% | |
| 1970 | 665 | 23.4% | |
| 1980 | 791 | 18.9% | |
| 1990 | 805 | 1.8% | |
| 2000 | 830 | 3.1% | |
| 2010 | 813 | −2.0% | |
| 2020 | 806 | −0.9% | |
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Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census found 806 people living in Mount Hope. There were 296 households, and 215 of these were families. The city had about 549 people per square mile.
Most of the people (almost 90%) were white. About 4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About one-third of the households had children under 18. Many households (57%) were married couples. The average household had 2.8 people.
The median age in the city was 41 years old. About 24% of the population was under 18 years old.
Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, there were 813 people living in Mount Hope. There were 313 households and 206 families. The population density was about 560 people per square mile.
Most residents (94.1%) were white. About 4.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 31% of households had children under 18. The average household size was 2.47 people, and the average family size was 3.09 people.
The median age in 2010 was 43.8 years. About 23% of residents were under 18.
Schools and Education
The local public schools are part of the Haven USD 312 school district.
Mount Hope used to have its own high school, but it closed when schools were combined. The Mount Hope Pirates, a high school track and field team, won the state championship in 1939!
See also
In Spanish: Mount Hope (Kansas) para niños
