Town of Hope, Knox County, Maine
The Town of Hope is a town in Knox County, Maine. About 1,748 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 22 sq mi (56.9 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 1,748 ± 260
- County
- Knox County
- School districts
- Five Town Community School District9–12 · high schoolHopeK–8 · elementary
- Land area
- 22 sq mi (56.9 km²)
- Type
- TownIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $86,766 ± $5,903
- Median home value
- $373,400 ± $32,654
- Water area
- 1.92 sq mi (4.97 km²)
- State
- Maine
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2301333840
- Coordinates (central point)
- 44.241178, -69.188513
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Town of Union4.9 mi west
- Town of Appleton5.6 mi northwest
- Town of Camden6.3 mi east
- Town of Rockport6.8 mi southeast
- Town of Lincolnville, Waldo County7.1 mi northeast
- Town of Searsmont, Waldo County8.8 mi north
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with the Town of Hope. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other towns and plantations in Knox County, largest first
- Town of Camden5,242 people
- Town of Warren4,932 people
- Town of Rockport3,675 people
- Town of Thomaston2,769 people
- Town of Union2,663 people
- Town of St. George2,606 people
- Town of Washington1,624 people
- Town of Owls Head1,482 people
- Town of Cushing1,460 people
- Town of South Thomaston1,381 people
- Town of Appleton1,360 people
- Town of Vinalhaven1,216 people
All 16
- Town of Friendship1,213 people
- Town of North Haven480 people
- Town of Isle au Haut69 people
- Matinicus Isle Plantation48 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Knox County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in the Town of Hope
- Longest day
- 15 hours 32 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 51 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 4:52 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 7:20 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 3:57 PM around December 9
- Latest sunset
- 8:24 PM around June 26
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:09 AM | 4:23 PM | 9 h 14 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:36 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| Mar 15 | 6:49 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 53 min |
| Apr 15 | 5:53 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May 15 | 5:10 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| Jun 15 | 4:52 AM | 8:22 PM | 15 h 30 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:06 AM | 8:18 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| Aug 15 | 5:39 AM | 7:41 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:15 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| Oct 15 | 6:51 AM | 5:52 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:32 AM | 4:10 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:05 AM | 3:58 PM | 8 h 53 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
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