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Hopewell

Virginia · 22,591 residents · 10.354 sq mi
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Hopewell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,789. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $130,700. Households here earn about 38% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,591
+1%since 2000
from 22,354 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,182 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,159 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
+4%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K22K23K23K23K1990201020202024Hopewell
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,789
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,196 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,148
+17%since 2000
from $16,338 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,700
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$756
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $512 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.9%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
46.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+49%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53.1%(12,005)
Black36.4%(8,216)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(1,480)
Asian0.8%(174)
Other1%(237)
Diversity Score70.3%(15,885)
Diversity Score
70
+14%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.6%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hopewell, Virginia?

Hopewell, Virginia has about 22,591 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hopewell, Virginia?

The typical household in Hopewell, Virginia earns about $37,789 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 $130,700, and the typical rent is about $756 a month.

How educated are people in Hopewell, Virginia?

About 10.9% 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 20.4% 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 510 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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