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Hopewell

Virginia · 23,261 residents (2025 est.) · 10.354 sq mi
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Hopewell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,729. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $181,600. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,959
+3%since 2000
from 22,354 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,217 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,159 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
+7%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:23,261 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,729
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,196 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,711
+76%since 2000
from $16,338 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
+16%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,106
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $512 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
42.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+43%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(13,655)
Black33.2%(7,414)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(651)
Asian0.8%(178)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.9%(13,848)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.7%(9,335)
Black41.6%(9,545)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(2,052)
Asian1.1%(247)
Other7.8%(1,780)
Diversity Score81%(18,589)
Diversity Score
81
+31%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+74%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 17.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2012
from 16.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
+23.9 ptssince 2017
from 62.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 90.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 5.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hopewell, Virginia?

Hopewell, Virginia has about 22,959 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hopewell, Virginia?

The typical household in Hopewell, Virginia earns about $54,729 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hopewell, Virginia expensive?

In Hopewell, Virginia, the median home is worth about $181,600, and the typical rent is about $1,106 a month.

How educated are people in Hopewell, Virginia?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hopewell, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hopewell, Virginia?

About 21.8% of people in Hopewell, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hopewell, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Hopewell, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 142 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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