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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hopewell

New Jersey · 2,035 residents · 0.724 sq mi
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Hopewell is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,270. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $223,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,035
+3%since 1990
from 1,968 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,811 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 2,718 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.7
+13%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Hopewell
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$77,270
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,594 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$38,413
+77%since 1990
from $21,659 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.1%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$223,200
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $193,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$843
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $729 in 1990
US average: $602
72.8%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
27.2% rent
2.9
−28%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,906)
Black1.9%(38)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(22)
Asian0.8%(16)
Diversity Score10.3%(202)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,920)
Black1.1%(22)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(47)
Asian1%(20)
Diversity Score10.7%(218)
11
+5%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

53.9%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 46.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.6%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 90.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
28.8%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 20.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.0 min
−19%since 1990
from 23.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hopewell, New Jersey?

Hopewell, New Jersey has about 2,035 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hopewell, New Jersey?

The typical household in Hopewell, New Jersey earns about $77,270 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hopewell, New Jersey expensive?

In Hopewell, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $223,200, and the typical rent is about $843 a month.

How educated are people in Hopewell, New Jersey?

About 53.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hopewell, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hopewell, New Jersey?

About 2.1% of people in Hopewell, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hopewell, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Hopewell, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 67 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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