Hopewell Population

1920–2026

23,274

2026 projection

1% since 2020 (increase)

05K10K15K20K25K192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Hopewell. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202623,274+130.06%
202523,261+1970.85%
202423,064+1530.67%
202322,911+540.24%
202222,857-2240.97%
202123,081+480.21%
202023,033-910.39%
201923,124+820.36%
201823,042+380.17%
201723,004+330.14%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Hopewell is growing about as fast as Hopewell city, and slower than Virginia and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Virginia+2.8%
  • Hopewell+1.1%
  • Hopewell city+1.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Hopewell Demographics

37.5median age

Median age

Female40.9 yrs
Male34.5 yrs

Adults

17,129
3,464 seniors (65+) · 20% of adults13,665 other adults

Sex

Female 53.5% · 12,275Male 46.5% · 10,684

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 230 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Hopewell Income

$54,729median household income

Median household income

$54,729

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$42,859

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

21.8%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Hopewell Marital Status

37% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married37%43%32%
Never married39%42%36%
Divorced14%9%18%
Widowed8%4%11%
Separated3%2%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201