Economy & Jobs — Hope, Arkansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $37,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$50,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,010 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,619 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 27.4% |
| Education Healthcare | 23.8% |
| Arts Food | 13.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 16 |
| Fast Food | 16 |
| Auto Repair | 9 |
| Hotels Motels | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
| Physician Offices | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Home Health | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| New Car Dealers | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
