Mount Hope, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mount Hope, Wisconsin
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Mount Hope post office
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Location of Mount Hope in Grant County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Grant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
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| • Total | 215 |
| • Density | 768/sq mi (298.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-54700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583762 |
Mount Hope is a small village located in Grant County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. In 2020, about 215 people called Mount Hope home. The village is part of the larger Town of Mount Hope.
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Where is Mount Hope Located?
Mount Hope is found at coordinates 42°58′4″N 90°51′31″W / 42.96778°N 90.85861°W. It's a small area, covering about 0.31 square miles (0.72 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Mount Hope has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population history:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 75 | — | |
| 1920 | 215 | — | |
| 1930 | 256 | 19.1% | |
| 1940 | 256 | 0.0% | |
| 1950 | 232 | −9.4% | |
| 1960 | 218 | −6.0% | |
| 1970 | 176 | −19.3% | |
| 1980 | 197 | 11.9% | |
| 1990 | 173 | −12.2% | |
| 2000 | 186 | 7.5% | |
| 2010 | 225 | 21.0% | |
| 2020 | 215 | −4.4% | |
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Mount Hope in 2010
In 2010, there were 225 people living in Mount Hope. These people lived in 92 different homes, and 51 of these were families. The village had about 726 people per square mile. There were 98 housing units in total.
Most people in Mount Hope were White (92%). A small number were Asian (0.4%), and some were from other backgrounds (7.1%). About 7.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Who Lives in the Households?
Out of the 92 homes in 2010:
- About 33.7% had children under 18 living there.
- 43.5% were homes with married couples.
- Some homes had a single parent: 7.6% had a mother with no husband, and 4.3% had a father with no wife.
- About 44.6% of homes were not families, meaning people lived alone or with roommates.
- The average home had about 2.45 people.
- The average family had about 3.31 people.
Age and Gender in 2010
The average age of people in Mount Hope in 2010 was 33.5 years.
- About 33.3% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 5.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 28.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 20.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 12% were 65 years or older.
More males lived in the village than females. About 54.7% of the population was male, and 45.3% was female.
Famous People from Mount Hope
Even small villages can be home to important people!
- Rufus M. Day was a farmer and served as a Wisconsin State representative. He lived in Mount Hope.
- Harriet Pullen (1860–1947) was born in Mount Hope. She became a successful businesswoman and hotel owner in Skagway, Alaska.
See also
In Spanish: Mount Hope (Wisconsin) para niños
