New Hope, Minnesota

New Hope is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States and a northwestern suburb of Minneapolis. The population was 21,986 at the 2020 census.

History

New Hope was originally a farming community called Hope in Crystal Lake Township. In 1936, rural residents of the township broke away and formed their own township, choosing the name New Hope. The area, originally part of the Crystal Lake Township, experienced significant growth and development following World War II, transforming the rural farmland into a suburban community. In 1953, the residents of the western part of Crystal Lake Township sought independence and municipal services, leading to New Hope's incorporation as a village. By 1974, New Hope had achieved city status, reflecting its expanding population and urbanization.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert is land and Template:Convert is water. It is 12 miles northwest of downtown Minneapolis.

New Hope shares a border with Brooklyn Park to the north, Crystal to the east, Golden Valley to the south, Plymouth to the west and Maple Grove to the northwest.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, New Hope has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in New Hope was Template:Convert on July 3, 1990, while the coldest temperature recorded was Template:Convert on February 2, 1996.

Demographics

2020 census

New Hope city, Minnesota – Racial and ethnic composition
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Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)	Pop 2000	Pop 2010	Pop 2020	% 2000	% 2010	% 2020
White alone (NH)	17,748	14,522	13,177	85.03%	71.40%	59.93%
Black or African American alone (NH)	1,188	2,965	4,818	5.69%	14.58%	21.91%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)	96	80	110	0.46%	0.39%	0.50%
Asian alone (NH)	666	772	949	3.19%	3.80%	4.32%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH)	8	4	8	0.04%	0.02%	0.04%
Other race alone (NH)	41	24	125	0.20%	0.12%	0.57%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)	405	642	1,130	1.94%	3.16%	5.14%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	721	1,330	1,669	3.45%	6.54%	7.59%
Total	20,873	20,339	21,986	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 20,339 people, 8,427 households, and 5,032 families living in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 9,051 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 74.5% White, 14.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 3.8% Asian, 2.9% from other races, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.5% of the population.

There were 8,427 households, of which 28.4% had children under age 18 living with them, 43.1% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.3% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 39.4. 22% of residents were under 18; 7.3% were between 18 and 24; 27.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 18.6% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 20,873 people, 8,665 households, and 5,268 families living in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 8,746 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 86.66% White, 5.78% African American, 0.46% Native American, 3.21% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.74% from other races, and 2.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.45% of the population.

There were 8,665 households, of which 27.2% had children under 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.2% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.3% under 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 or older. The median age was 38. For every 100 females, there were 86.6 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 83.4 males.

The median income for a household was $46,795, and the median income for a family was $60,424. Males had a median income of $41,192 versus $29,454 for females. The per capita income was $23,562. About 4.1% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under 18 and 6.3% of those 65 or older.

Politics

Presidential election results 1960–2020

Precinct General Election Results

Year	Republican	Democratic	Third parties
style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|2020	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|30.1% 3,579	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|67.3% 8,006	2.6% 307
style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|2016	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|31.8% 3,500	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|59.4% 6,542	8.8% 972
style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|2012	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|37.9% 4,344	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|59.9% 6,873	2.2% 248
style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|2008	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|39.6% 4,542	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|58.7% 6,740	1.7% 203
style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|2004	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|42.8% 4,865	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|56.3% 6,397	0.9% 102
style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|2000	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|40.3% 4,371	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|53.3% 5,777	6.4% 695
style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|1996	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|33.6% 3,410	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|56.7% 5,757	9.7% 993
style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|1992	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|33.2% 3,823	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|44.8% 5,165	22.0% 2,539
style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|1988	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|47.0% 5,463	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|53.0% 6,163	0.0% 0
style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1984	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|52.3% 6,288	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|47.7% 5,730	0.0% 0
style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|1980	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|41.6% 4,716	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|47.4% 5,371	11.0% 1,239
style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|1976	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|46.9% 5,062	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|51.4% 5,547	1.7% 182
style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|1972	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|57.9% 5,705	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|40.6% 3,999	1.5% 154
style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|1968	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|41.5% 2,926	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|55.4% 3,908	3.1% 224
style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|1964	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|36.7% 1,378	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|63.1% 2,371	0.2% 9
style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|1960	style="text-align:center;" style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|44.8% 632	style="text-align:center;" style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading"|55.0% 776	0.2% 2

Education

New Hope is in the Robbinsdale Area school district. Schools in New Hope include Robbinsdale Cooper High School, Meadow Lake Elementary, Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion, Sonnesyn Elementary, and Holy Trinity Lutheran School, a Christian Pre-K-8 grade school of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS).

Notable people

• Leo G. Adams - Minnesota state legislator
• Curt Hennig - professional wrestler, entombed at Gethsemane Cemetery.
• Dorothy Hokr - Minnesota state legislator.
• Tim Vakoc – first United States military chaplain to be critically injured during Operation Iraqi Freedom, died in New Hope.
• Rashad Vaughn - NBA player for Milwaukee Bucks
• Mark Thompson - Minnesota state legislator
• Mariana Cress - athlete in the 2016 Rio Olympics
• Lance Pitlick - NHL player for Ottawa Senators and Florida Panthers
• Steve Zahn - American actor and comedian

External links

• City of New Hope website