Hope Mills Population 2026
Hope Mills has a population of 16,163, making it the #2901 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in North Carolina. It is about 545× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,163
Rank in United States
#2901
Coordinates
34.97°N, 78.95°W
~34 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
468 km
291 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Carolina
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 911,311 | #15 |
| Raleigh | 482,295 | #39 |
| Greensboro | 285,342 | #71 |
| Durham | 257,636 | #83 |
| Winston-Salem | 241,218 | #90 |
| Fayetteville | 201,963 | #119 |
| Cary | 159,769 | #166 |
| Wilmington | 115,933 | #255 |
Cities near Hope Mills
- Fayetteville201,963 people · ~11 km away
- Fort Bragg29,183 people · ~20 km away
- Lumberton21,667 people · ~40 km away
- Laurinburg15,507 people · ~52 km away
- Pinehurst15,752 people · ~54 km away
- Sanford29,144 people · ~61 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hope Mills?
Hope Mills has a population of 16,163 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2901 biggest city in United States.
What state is Hope Mills in?
Hope Mills is located in North Carolina, United States.
Is Hope Mills the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 468 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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