Hopewell city, Virginia
Located in Virginia, Hopewell city has a population of 22,959 residents and a median age of 37.5 years, making it the #1,734 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 21.8%. The median home value is $181,600, and the median household income is $54,729, which is 27% below the national median.
Demographics
Hopewell city has a population of 22,959, making it the #1,734 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.5 years, which is 3.6% below the national median.
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Hopewell city is $54,729, ranking #2,490 out of 3,222 counties — 27.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.8% and unemployment stands at 9.1%.
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Housing
The median home value in Hopewell city is $181,600 (-35.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,106/mo and the homeownership rate is 57.9%.
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Education
In Hopewell city, 13.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 59.3% below the national average, ranking #2,962 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Hopewell city is 67.3 years. 26.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
22.4% of adults in Hopewell city smoke , 45.9% are obese , and 17.1% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 99.3 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Hopewell city is 18.9 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 31.9 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 13.2 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
32.5% of children in Hopewell city live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 9.8 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 35.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Hopewell city is 58.9%. The mean commute time is 28.1 min, which is 1.7% above the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Hopewell city voted Democratic with a margin of 13.8%. The vote was 56.4% Dem / 42.6% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 0.9 toward Republicans .
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About Hopewell city, Virginia
Hopewell city, Virginia has a total population of 22,959, making it the 1,734th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hopewell city is 37.5 years, which is 3.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hopewell city is $54,729, which ranks #2,490 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1%.
The median home value in Hopewell city is $181,600, 35.6% below the national median. Renters in Hopewell city pay a median gross rent of $1,106 per month. The homeownership rate is 57.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hopewell city, 13.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 59.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.1 min.
Hopewell city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 41.6% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (40.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.9%).
All data for Hopewell city, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.