Hope Hull, Alabama
Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States
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Hope Hull, also known as McGehee's Switch, is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Alabama, United States, about 9 miles southwest of Montgomery. Hope Hull is known for its open, countryside feel and its quiet and close-knit neighborhoods.
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| Coordinates: 32°16′12″N 86°21′26″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Montgomery |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 36043 |
| Area code | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 120350[1] |
In 2025, there were reports of the development of a $600 million beverage production and distribution complex off I-65, near the Hope Hull exit. This distribution complex was said to create over 280 full-time jobs.[2]
History
Hope Hull, a stop on the Mobile and Montgomery Railroad was originally known as McGehee's Switch in honor of the local planter Abner W. McGehee. McGehee later changed the name of the community to Hope Hull, in honor of Rev. Hope Hull, a Methodist circuit rider he met while living in Georgia.[3] A post office operated under the name McGehee's from 1875 to 1877, and first began operation under the name Hope Hull in 1877.[4]
Demographics
As of the 2024 census, Hope Hull had a population of 7,355. The median age was 50 years. 21% of residents were under the age of 18, 58% were between the ages of 18 and 64, and 21% were 65 years of age or older. The population was made up of 54% females and 46% males.[5]
There were 2,898 households in Hope Hull, of which had about 2.5 people living in them. Of all households, 53% were married-couple households, 10% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 24% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 13% of households were made up of non-family members. The median income for a household was $50,269, with 18% of residents making between $100K and $200K, and 6% of residents making over $200K. About 22.3% of the population was living below the poverty line, which was about 10 times higher than the overall rate in Montgomery County. [5]
The racial makeup of Hope Hull was 32% White, 57% Black, 10% Hispanic, and 1% from two races.[5]
Climate
Hurricanes and tornadoes are common in Hope Hull. In 2025, Hope Hull received a weather risk score of 194 for hurricanes, which is almost twice the national average score. A weather risk score of 94 for tornadoes was received, which is almost equal to the national average score.[6]
Sights
Hope Hull is the location of Tankersley Rosenwald School, which is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The Tankersley Rosenwald School was a school built for underprivileged African American children in 1922, which established an advancement of black education in the early half of the 20th century.[7]
The Alabama Safari Park is also located in Hope Hull. It is open most of the year with seasonal hours, and consists of 3 miles that feature zebras, giraffes, llamas, etc.[8]
Education
Notable people
- Bibb Graves, Governor of Alabama from 1927 to 1931 and 1935 to 1939.
- Ella Langley, country music singer-songwriter.
- Lou Thornton, former outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays.
- Lucille Times, civil rights activist
