New Hope, Pennsylvania

New Hope is a borough located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 2,252.

Demographics

As of the census{{GR|2}} of 2000, there are 2,252 people, 1,160 households, and 506 families residing in the borough. The population density is 684.6/km² (1,770.9/mi²). There are 1,251 housing units at an average density of 380.3/km² (983.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough is 94.94% White, 1.11% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.84% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.87% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. 5.55% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Related Topics:
Census - 2000 - Population density - White - African American - Native American - Asian - Pacific Islander - Other races - Hispanic - Latino

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There are 1,160 households out of which 16.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.5% are married couples living together, 4.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 56.3% are non-families. 41.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.94 and the average family size is 2.74.

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In the borough the population is spread out with 15.5% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 37.3% from 25 to 44, 30.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 115.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 121.7 males.

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The median income for a household in the borough is $60,833, and the median income for a family is $87,868. Males have a median income of $49,750 versus $46,700 for females. The per capita income for the borough is $45,309. 6.0% of the population and 6.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.6% of those under the age of 18 and 11.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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Per capita income - Poverty line

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More informally, the population contains many artists and former hippies. The notably liberal area has a substantial, but subtle, gay community.

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