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Hopewell

Virginia · 23,033 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 $43,262. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $126,100. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,033
+3%since 2000
from 22,354 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,225 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,159 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+9%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,262
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,196 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,173
+42%since 2000
from $16,338 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$920
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $512 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
49.6% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+26%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.6%(9,819)
Black42.1%(9,689)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(1,889)
Asian1.1%(251)
Other2.7%(624)
Diversity Score76%(17,514)
Diversity Score
76
+23%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+65%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 17.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hopewell, Virginia?

Hopewell, Virginia has about 23,033 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hopewell, Virginia?

The typical household in Hopewell, Virginia earns about $43,262 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 $126,100, and the typical rent is about $920 a month.

How educated are people in Hopewell, Virginia?

About 12.8% 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 24.7% 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 68 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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