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Hope Mills, NC

Hope Mills is a town in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States. Its population was 15,176 at the 2010 census.

Hope Mills is located in western Cumberland County south of Fayetteville, the county seat. The town center is next to a dam on Little Rockfish Creek, forming Hope Mills Lake. Little Rockfish Creek flows southeast to Rockfish Creek, a tributary of the Cape Fear River.

North Carolina Highway 59 (Main Street) runs through the center of the town, leading north 5 miles (8 km) to U.S. Route 401 in western Fayetteville, and south 2.5 miles (4.0 km) to Interstate 95 at Exit 41. Several pieces of land around Exit 41 are within the town limits, although not connected to the town center.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 7.0 square miles (18.2 km²), of which 6.9 square miles (18.0 km²) are land and 0.08 square miles (0.2 km²), or 1.40%, is covered by water, including Hope Mills Lake.

Chartered in 1891, Hope Mills can trace its beginning back to 1766, when due to the wealth of natural water power and the abundance of timber, a lumber camp, sawmill, grist mill, and pottery business were established. In 1839, the construction of the first cotton mill powered by the Hope Mills Dam was completed and was the beginning of a new era for the town. Much of the heritage and the town's name itself can be attributed to the cotton-milling industry that followed.

Before it was known as Hope Mills, the area was known as Little Rockfish Village and as Hope Mills Number One. The local cotton mill and many other buildings were burned by General Sherman's troops during the Civil War. The Big Rockfish Presbyterian Church and Hope Mills Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

While the town is small, it offers its residents a full variety of services and recreation. Public parks and recreational facilities are located throughout the town. These facilities provide walking trails to tennis courts. Hope Mills has its own police and fire departments and is only minutes away from four major hospitals. The new county library provides several special services, including summer reading programs and public meeting rooms. Five shopping centers, the historic downtown district, a post office, two medical clinics, elementary schools (Baldwin, Rockfish, Collier, and Cashwell), middle schools (South View and Hope Mills), two high schools (South View and Gray's Creek) and more than 20 churches round out the community.

Health and wellness are integral to the fabric of Hope Mills. The town is home to the Cape Fear Valley Health System, providing comprehensive healthcare services to residents. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Hope Mills Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include TruFit Gyms & Fitness and Ultimate Workout. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Hope Mills, such as the Hope Mills Loop and Hope Mills Municipal Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Hope Mills, NC are Arnette Park, Cape Fear Botanical Garden, and US Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum.

Population: 17,973 (2023). ZIP code: 28348. Area codes: 910, 472. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Area: 8.64 sq mi (22.38 km²).

FAQs

Is Hope Mills, NC a good place to live?

Living in Hope Mills offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Hope Mills and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Hope Mills are above average.

What is the crime rate in Hope Mills, NC?

With a crime rate of 42 per one thousand residents, Hope Mills has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 24. Within North Carolina, more than 90% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Hope Mills.

What is the ethnicity of Hope Mills, NC?

Hope Mills, NC is home to a population of 17.7k people, of which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2022, 6.79% of Hope Mills, NC residents were born outside of the country (1.2k people). In 2022, there were 1.25 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (7.36k people) in Hope Mills, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.88k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.19k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Hope Mills

Cape Fear Valley Health System

Hope Mills Parks and Recreation Department

TruFit Gyms & Fitness 

Ultimate Workout

Hope Mills Loop 

Hope Mills Municipal Park

Arnette Park

Cape Fear Botanical Garden

US Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum

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Neighborhoodscout

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