Hope, North Dakota
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 303 people, 131 households, and 75 families residing in the city. The population density
was 491.0 people per square mile (188.7/km²). There were 155 housing units at an average density of 251.1 per square mile (96.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.68% White, 0.33% African American, 0.33% Asian, 0.66% from other races
. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.66% of the population.
There were 131 households out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples
living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.0% were non-families. 37.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,042, and the median income for a family was $44,167. Males had a median income of $29,625 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $16,724. None of the families and 2.0% of the population were living below the poverty line.
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while students attend middle school through high school (7-12) in Hope. The school mascot
is the Sparta
ns, recently changed from the Wolverine
s due to a recent cooperation of sports programs between Hope-Page High School and Finley-Sharon High School. Oddly enough, the mascots for Michigan State University
and the University of Michigan
are the Spartans and Wolverines, respectively.
Census
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of 2000, there were 303 people, 131 households, and 75 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 491.0 people per square mile (188.7/km²). There were 155 housing units at an average density of 251.1 per square mile (96.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.68% White, 0.33% African American, 0.33% Asian, 0.66% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.66% of the population.
There were 131 households out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.0% were non-families. 37.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,042, and the median income for a family was $44,167. Males had a median income of $29,625 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $16,724. None of the families and 2.0% of the population were living below the poverty line.
Education
Hope is part of the Hope-Page School District. Students attend elementary schoolElementary school
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Kindergarten
A kindergarten is a preschool educational institution for children. The term was created by Friedrich Fröbel for the play and activity institute that he created in 1837 in Bad Blankenburg as a social experience for children for their transition from home to school...
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Page, North Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 225 people, 101 households, and 61 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,259.1 people per square mile . There were 125 housing units at an average density of 699.5 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 99.11% White, 0.44%...
while students attend middle school through high school (7-12) in Hope. The school mascot
Mascot
The term mascot – defined as a term for any person, animal, or object thought to bring luck – colloquially includes anything used to represent a group with a common public identity, such as a school, professional sports team, society, military unit, or brand name...
is the Sparta
Sparta
Sparta or Lacedaemon, was a prominent city-state in ancient Greece, situated on the banks of the River Eurotas in Laconia, in south-eastern Peloponnese. It emerged as a political entity around the 10th century BC, when the invading Dorians subjugated the local, non-Dorian population. From c...
ns, recently changed from the Wolverine
Wolverine
The wolverine, pronounced , Gulo gulo , also referred to as glutton, carcajou, skunk bear, or quickhatch, is the largest land-dwelling species of the family Mustelidae . It is a stocky and muscular carnivore, more closely resembling a small bear than other mustelids...
s due to a recent cooperation of sports programs between Hope-Page High School and Finley-Sharon High School. Oddly enough, the mascots for Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,...
and the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
are the Spartans and Wolverines, respectively.