Demographics in Hope, BC
Population Marital Status Employment Spoken Language Median Income Households Housing Education Commute Time
What is the population of Hope?
topPopulation by gender
| % of Total | ||
| Total population 2021 | 6,685 | |
| Male population | 3,300 | 49.4% |
| Female population | 3,385 | 50.6% |
| Average age | 49.5 |
Male population 49.4%
Female population 50.6%
Population by age group
| % of Total | ||
| Under 14 | 800 | 12.0% |
| 15 to 24 | 520 | 7.8% |
| 25 to 34 | 605 | 9.0% |
| 35 to 44 | 620 | 9.3% |
| 45 to 54 | 830 | 12.4% |
| 55 to 64 | 1,225 | 18.3% |
| Over 65 | 2,085 | 31.2% |
Under 14 12.0%
15 to 24 7.8%
25 to 34 9.0%
35 to 44 9.3%
45 to 54 12.4%
55 to 64 18.3%
Over 65 31.2%
There are 6,685 residents in Hope, with an average age of 49.5. Males make up 49.4% of the population, while females account for 50.6%. Locals over 65 years old represent the largest age group in Hope (2,085 individuals), followed by those aged 55 to 64 (1,225 people).
What is the marital status of Hope residents?
top| % of Total | ||
| Married | 2,615 | 44.4% |
| Common law | 675 | 11.4% |
| Single | 1,415 | 24.0% |
| Separated | 220 | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 490 | 8.3% |
| Widowed | 480 | 8.1% |
Married 44.4%
Common law 11.4%
Single 24.0%
Separated 3.7%
Divorced 8.3%
Widowed 8.1%
A total of 1,415 people in Hope have never been married (which represents 24% of the population). Wedded people in Hope (2,615 locals) account for 44.4% of the resident pool. Meanwhile, approximately 11.4% of locals live common law (that’s a total of 675 people).
What are the employment statistics in Hope?
top| Unemployment rate | 11.6% | |
| % of Total | ||
| Management | 45 | 1.6% |
| Business, finance and administration | 295 | 10.8% |
| Natural and applied sciences | 115 | 4.2% |
| Health | 205 | 7.5% |
| Education, law, community and government services | 330 | 12.1% |
| Art, culture, recreation and sport | 55 | 2.0% |
| Sales and service | 825 | 30.3% |
| Trades and transport | 640 | 23.5% |
| Natural resources and agriculture | 115 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing and utilities | 100 | 3.7% |
Management 1.6%
Business, finance and administration 10.8%
Natural and applied sciences 4.2%
Health 7.5%
Education, law, community and government services 12.1%
Art, culture, recreation and sport 2.0%
Sales and service 30.3%
Trades and transport 23.5%
Natural resources and agriculture 4.2%
Manufacturing and utilities 3.7%
Hope has an unemployment rate of 11.6%. Regarding the most common jobs in Hope, people working in Sales and service account for the largest share of the local workforce (825 individuals), followed by those in Trades and transport (640 individuals) and Education, law, community and government services (330 individuals).
What language is most spoken in Hope?
top| % of Total | ||
| English | 6,500 | 98.3% |
| French | 75 | 1.1% |
| English and French | 15 | 0.2% |
| Neither English nor French | 20 | 0.3% |
The majority of Hope residents (that’s 98.3%) speak English.
What is the median household income in Hope?
top| Median household income | $64,000 | |
| Median after-tax household income | $58,800 |
The median household income in Hope is $64,000, while the median after-tax household income sits at $58,800 per year.
How many households are there in Hope?
topHomeownership
| % of Total | ||
| Total households | 2,935 | |
| Owned households | 2,330 | 79.4% |
| Rented households | 605 | 20.6% |
Owned households 79.4%
Rented households 20.6%
Household size
| Average household size | 2.2 | |
| % of Total | ||
| 1 person | 980 | 33.3% |
| 2 person | 1,200 | 40.8% |
| 3 person | 345 | 11.7% |
| 4 person | 240 | 8.2% |
| 5 person | 175 | 6.0% |
1 person 33.3%
2 person 40.8%
3 person 11.7%
4 person 8.2%
5 person 6.0%
Households by age of primary maintainer
| % of Total | ||
| Under 34 | 280 | 9.5% |
| 35 to 44 | 305 | 10.4% |
| 45 to 54 | 395 | 13.5% |
| 55 to 64 | 700 | 23.8% |
| Over 65 | 1,255 | 42.8% |
Under 34 9.5%
35 to 44 10.4%
45 to 54 13.5%
55 to 64 23.8%
Over 65 42.8%
There is a total of 2,935 households in Hope, 79.4% of which are owner-occupied and 20.6% of which have renters living in them. Meanwhile, the average household size in Hope is 2.2 people. Of the total households here, those with 2 people living in them account for the largest share of the market (1,200 households), followed by establishments occupied by 1 person (980 households). Moreover, families whose primary maintainer is over 65 years old represent the largest percentage of the total households in Hope, at 42.8%.
What are the housing characteristics in Hope?
topYear built
| % of Total | ||
| Before 1945 | 75 | 2.6% |
| Between 1946 and 1960 | 380 | 12.9% |
| Between 1961 and 1970 | 430 | 14.6% |
| Between 1971 and 1980 | 530 | 18.0% |
| Between 1981 and 1990 | 425 | 14.4% |
| Between 1991 and 2000 | 460 | 15.6% |
| Between 2001 and 2010 | 300 | 10.2% |
| After 2011 | 345 | 11.7% |
Before 1945 2.6%
Between 1946 and 1960 12.9%
Between 1961 and 1970 14.6%
Between 1971 and 1980 18.0%
Between 1981 and 1990 14.4%
Between 1991 and 2000 15.6%
Between 2001 and 2010 10.2%
After 2011 11.7%
No. of bedrooms
| % of Total | ||
| No bedrooms | 20 | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 275 | 9.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 810 | 27.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 1,030 | 35.0% |
| 4 or more bedroom | 805 | 27.4% |
No bedrooms 0.7%
1 bedroom 9.4%
2 bedrooms 27.6%
2 bedrooms 35.0%
4 or more bedroom 27.4%
Property type
| % of Total | ||
| Single-detached homes | 2,175 | 74.1% |
| Attached homes | 505 | 17.2% |
| Movable homes | 255 | 8.7% |
Single-detached homes 74.1%
Attached homes 17.2%
Movable homes 8.7%
| Median home value | $600,000 | |
| Average home value | $595,500 |
Home improvement needed
| % of Total | ||
| Regular maintenance | 1,970 | 66.9% |
| Major repairs | 220 | 7.5% |
| Minor repairs | 755 | 25.6% |
Regular maintenance 66.9%
Minor repairs 25.6%
Major repairs 7.5%
Single-detached houses account for 74.1% of the residential buildings in Hope. Meanwhile, the median home value here is $600,000 and the average figure sits at $595,500. Of all the properties in Hope, 3 bedrooms units include 1,030 (the highest share) and 2 bedrooms units have 810 (second-highest share). Notably, when it comes to the condition of these homes, most of them require regular maintenance (66.9%) and minor repairs (25.6%).
What is the education level in Hope?
top| % of Total | ||
| No diploma | 1,150 | 20.6% |
| High school diploma | 1,950 | 34.9% |
| Apprenticeship diploma | 655 | 11.7% |
| College diploma | 960 | 17.2% |
| University diploma (below bachelor level) | 240 | 4.3% |
| University degree | 630 | 11.3% |
No diploma 20.6%
High school diploma 34.9%
Apprenticeship diploma 11.7%
College diploma 17.2%
University diploma (below bachelor level) 4.3%
University degree 11.3%
Approximately 34.9% of the population in Hope has a high school diploma (that’s 1,950 residents). Hope locals holding a college diploma (960 people) account for 17.2% of the resident pool. Additionally, 11.3% of them hold a university degree (630 people).
What is the average commute time in Hope?
top| Average commute time | 24 min | |
Commuting mode
| % of Total | ||
| By car, truck or van | 1,820 | 87.5% |
| By public transit | 10 | 0.5% |
| By bicycle/by walking | 210 | 10.1% |
| By other methods | 40 | 1.9% |
By car, truck or van 87.5%
By public transit 0.5%
By bicycle/by walking 10.1%
By other methods 1.9%
Commuting destinations
| % of Total | ||
| Commute within the same municipality | 1,150 | 69.7% |
| Commute to another municipality within the same province | 480 | 29.1% |
| Commute to a different province | 20 | 1.2% |
Commute within the same municipality 69.7%
Commute to another municipality within the same province 29.1%
Commute to a different province 1.2%
Commuting duration
| % of Total | ||
| Less than 15 minutes | 1,180 | 56.7% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 275 | 13.2% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 220 | 10.6% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 100 | 4.8% |
| More than 60 minutes | 305 | 14.7% |
Less than 15 minutes 56.7%
15 to 29 minutes 13.2%
30 to 44 minutes 10.6%
45 to 59 minutes 4.8%
More than 60 minutes 14.7%
Most employed people in Hope (1,180 individuals) travel less than 15 min to get to work, followed by those who commute more than 60 min (305 individuals). All in all, the average commute time in Hope is 24 min. The preferred commuting mode here is by car, truck or van and most employed Hope locals commute within the same municipality to get to work.
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest census data from Statistics Canada (2021).
Census aggregated data represented here is extracted from Data Tables, by topic, at census subdivision area level. Differences may be found between the totals of the various categories due to multiple variables.
The information is updated as soon as new data is made available. No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information.