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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Hopewell

Virginia · 23,101 residents · 10.354 sq mi
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Hopewell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,934. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $54,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

23,101
+3%vs 2000
vs 22,354 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,231 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 2,159 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.9
−6%vs 2000
vs 35.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$26,934
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,196 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,897
−27%vs 2000
vs $16,338 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.4%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$54,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $77,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$389
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $512 in 2000
US average: $450
57.0%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.0% in 2000
43.0% rent
2.0
−13%vs 2000
vs 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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(16,733)
Black25.6%(5,918)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(435)
Asian1.1%(260)
Other0.8%(190)
Diversity Score53.8%(12,440)
54
−13%vs 2000
vs 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.4%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hopewell, Virginia?

Hopewell, Virginia has about 23,101 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Hopewell, Virginia?

The typical household in Hopewell, Virginia earns about $26,934 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 $54,500, and the typical rent is about $389 a month.

How educated are people in Hopewell, Virginia?

About 10.0% 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 14.4% of people in Hopewell, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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