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New Hope, Alabama
New Hope's Main Street
New Hope's Main Street
Location in Madison County, Alabama
Location in Madison County, Alabama
Country United States
State Alabama
County Madison
Incorporated September 5, 1956
Area
 • Total 8.715 sq mi (22.572 km2)
 • Land 8.658 sq mi (22.423 km2)
 • Water 0.057 sq mi (0.149 km2)
Elevation
614 ft (187 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 2,889
 • Estimate 
(2023)
2,927
 • Density 333/sq mi (128.5/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
35760
Area code(s) 256 and 938
FIPS code 01-54168
GNIS feature ID 2404361

New Hope is a city located in Madison County, Alabama, in the United States. It is part of the larger Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. In 2020, about 2,889 people lived in New Hope.

History of New Hope

New Hope has an interesting past with a few name changes! It was first settled in 1829 by William Cloud, who called it "Cloud's Town."

From Vienna to New Hope

In 1832, the town officially became a city and was named "Vienna." During the American Civil War, in 1864, a Union Army leader named Lieutenant Colonel Alfred Reed took control of Vienna. The town was later burned down by the Union Army because of ongoing fights with local fighters.

After the fire, only the post office and a special meeting hall (called a Masonic Lodge) were left. Since there was already another post office named Vienna in Alabama, the rebuilt town had to choose a new name. In 1883, it was officially named "New Hope," taking its name from the New Hope Methodist Church.

The very first settlement, Cloud's Town, was actually a few miles away in an area now known as Cloud's Cove.

Geography of New Hope

New Hope is found in the southeastern part of Madison County, Alabama. It is located along U.S. Route 431.

Location and Size

The city is about 19 miles southeast of Huntsville and the same distance northwest of Guntersville.

New Hope covers a total area of about 8.7 square miles (22.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

People of New Hope

New Hope has grown over the years. Here's a look at how its population has changed:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 146
1900 208
1910 301 44.7%
1920 315 4.7%
1930 446 41.6%
1960 953
1970 1,300 36.4%
1980 1,546 18.9%
1990 2,248 45.4%
2000 2,539 12.9%
2010 2,810 10.7%
2020 2,889 2.8%
2023 (est.) 2,927 4.2%
U.S. Decennial Census
2020 Census

New Hope did not appear on the U.S. Census in 1890, 1940, or 1950. This might be because its official city status (incorporation) ended and was not renewed until before 1960.

New Hope City Hall Feb 2012 01
Butler's Store, which is now New Hope's City Hall, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

Population in 2020

In 2020, there were 2,889 people living in New Hope. There were 1,177 households and 795 families. Most of the people living in New Hope were White (about 88%). Other groups included Native American, Black or African American, Asian, Pacific Islander, and people of mixed races. About 3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Education in New Hope

The schools in New Hope are part of the Madison County Schools district.

  • New Hope Elementary School serves students from kindergarten to 6th grade.
  • New Hope High School teaches students from 7th to 12th grade.

Transportation

Transportation for Rural Areas of Madison County (TRAM) provides a special transit service called Dial-a-ride. This service helps people get around the area.

Notable People from New Hope

Some well-known people have come from New Hope:

  • Ernest Hinds: A major general in the U.S. Army.
  • Jim Tabor: A professional baseball player.
  • Nancy Worley: The 50th Secretary of State of Alabama.

See also

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