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Hopewell

Pennsylvania · 189 residents · 0.114 sq mi
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Hopewell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,625. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $69,200. The poverty rate of 39.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
189
−15%since 2000
from 222 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,658 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,947 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1261752242723211990201020202024Hopewell
2024162
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,625
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,087
+49%since 2000
from $11,438 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.6%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,200
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−24%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(222)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(180)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(3)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.6%(13)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+25.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+26%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.8%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hopewell, Pennsylvania?

Hopewell, Pennsylvania has about 189 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hopewell, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Hopewell, Pennsylvania earns about $40,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hopewell, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Hopewell, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $69,200, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Hopewell, Pennsylvania?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hopewell, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hopewell, Pennsylvania?

About 39.6% of people in Hopewell, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hopewell, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Hopewell, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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