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Hopewell

Illinois · 421 residents · 1.135 sq mi
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Hopewell is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $159,500. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
421
+6%since 2000
from 396 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
371 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 349 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.3
+30%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3704344985616251990201020202024Hopewell
2024604
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,125
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,373
+76%since 2000
from $25,143 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,500
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 99.3% in 2000
2.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−1%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(387)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(395)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score4.3%(18)
Diversity Score
4
−14%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+96%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.8%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hopewell, Illinois?

Hopewell, Illinois has about 421 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hopewell, Illinois?

The typical household in Hopewell, Illinois earns about $83,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hopewell, Illinois expensive?

In Hopewell, Illinois, the median home is worth about $159,500.

How educated are people in Hopewell, Illinois?

About 34.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hopewell, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hopewell, Illinois?

About 5.2% of people in Hopewell, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hopewell, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Hopewell, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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