Population 12,864 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in New Hope
Household size in New Hope
| Period | New Hope | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.30 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in New Hope are small: just 2.30 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.39, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in New Hope
| Period | New Hope | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.5 | 38.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.4 | 39.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 53.8 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 55.9 | 40.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.4 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
New Hope skews older: half of its residents are older than 55.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 48.5 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in New Hope
| Period | New Hope | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 2.7% of households in New Hope, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in New Hope
Renters in New Hope
| Period | New Hope | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 32.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 32.7% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 33.2% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
New Hope is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 44.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.6 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in New Hope
| Period | New Hope | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in New Hope: 5.6% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Philadelphia area. Vacancy has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in New Hope
| Period | New Hope | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1965 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1968 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in New Hope is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northwest has the oldest housing. New Hope has newer homes than at least four in five Pennsylvania cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in New Hope
| Period | New Hope | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,478 | $1,049 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,603 | $1,147 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,796 | $1,281 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,118 | $1,631 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$640 | +$582 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in New Hope pays $2,118 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $640 a month since 2006–10, up 43%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in New Hope
Bachelor's degrees in New Hope
| Period | New Hope | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.7% | 32.7% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 57.9% | 34.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.3% | 37.9% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 70.2% | 42.3% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.4 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in New Hope: 70.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 13.4 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 25 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in New Hope
| Period | New Hope | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.4% | 87.5% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.2% | 88.9% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.6% | 90.5% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.4% | 91.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in New Hope: 98.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 18 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in New Hope
| Period | New Hope | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.5% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in New Hope has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
New Hope compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope | 2.30 | 55.9 | 2.7% | 12.3% | 5.6% | 1984 | $2,118 | 70.2% | 98.4% | 2.8% |
| Glendale | 1.76 | 64.8 | 1.8% | 7.4% | 0.8% | 1980 | $1,314 | 62.8% | 95.2% | 0.0% |
| Holicong | 1.76 | 64.8 | 1.8% | 7.4% | 0.8% | 1980 | $1,314 | 62.8% | 95.2% | 0.0% |
| Lambertville | 2.21 | 54.1 | 3.0% | 18.1% | 7.9% | 1965 | $1,639 | 60.1% | 93.4% | 5.5% |
| Brownsburg | 2.73 | 47.0 | 2.2% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 1991 | $1,994 | 73.5% | 99.9% | 4.5% |
| Buckingham | 2.30 | 55.5 | 5.3% | 10.3% | 6.1% | 1975 | $1,380 | 65.2% | 98.1% | 6.2% |
| Carversville | 2.67 | 52.9 | 6.2% | 5.1% | 8.0% | 1977 | $1,724 | 71.0% | 99.3% | 4.9% |
| Wycombe | 2.23 | 57.6 | 4.9% | 13.4% | 1.7% | 1981 | $1,319 | 44.5% | 98.5% | 1.2% |
| Gardenville | 3.31 | 40.9 | 11.1% | 5.5% | 7.7% | 1993 | $1,468 | 65.0% | 97.7% | 4.3% |
| Stockton | 2.57 | 52.9 | 4.4% | 9.2% | 4.1% | 1977 | $1,697 | 55.5% | 97.7% | 3.1% |
| Dilts Corner | 2.31 | 57.0 | 2.1% | 0.0% | 8.6% | 1978 | $1,703 | 69.5% | 97.9% | 1.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up New Hope. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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