County · Virginia
Hopewell city, Virginia
Hopewell city, Virginia. Hopewell city had 23,261 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 51670.
Hopewell city is one of the 17 counties of the Richmond, VA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Hopewell city is the same area as Hopewell: the county and the city are one area with the same figures. This page lists its census tracts and the places within it; the city's page has its city ranks and its building permits.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
23,261
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 23,033 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,959
Median household income
$54,729
±$7,645 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$181,600
±$14,250 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,106
±$44 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Hopewell city, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 23,033 residents in Hopewell city. The Census Bureau estimates 23,261 for July 1, 2025, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 22,959 over 10 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hopewell city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,959 | 8,705,170 | +503 |
| Households | 9,255±323 | 3,365,732 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.46±0.09 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,448±26 | 3,684,756 | +125 |
Hopewell city's population since 2000
From 22,354 in 2000 to 23,261 in 2025: up 4.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Hopewell city?
Hopewell city holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Hopewell with 23,261 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Hopewell | 23,033 | $54,729 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hopewell city?
The median resident of Hopewell city is 37.5 years old; 25.4% are under 18 and 15.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 41.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 40.7%. 4.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hopewell city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5±1.4 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.4%±0.3 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.1%±0.3 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.9% | 11.0% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 40.7%±1.0 pts | 58.4% | −5.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 41.6%±2.0 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.6%±2.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.6%±1.4 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.6%±1.6 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.5%±1.6 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 18.1%±2.1 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.9%±2.1 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.7%±2.3 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.7%±2.5 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.2%±1.2 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5%±1.6 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hopewell city earn?
Half of Hopewell city's 9,255 households earn less than $54,729 a year (±$7,645), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $48,034 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hopewell city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,729±$7,645 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $71,490±$5,337 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,711±$2,354 | $50,666 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.8%±3.9 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 33.1%±9.5 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 25.1%±3.9 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.1%±3.0 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hopewell city?
Owners occupy 57.9% of Hopewell city's occupied homes and renters 42.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $181,600 by its owner (±$14,250). The median renter pays $1,106 a month including utilities, and 43.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hopewell city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $181,600±$14,250 | $383,700 | +$30,348 |
| Median gross rent | $1,106±$44 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.6%±7.0 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,227±$70 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.9%±3.6 pts | 67.3% | +11.2 pts |
| Housing units | 10,448±26 | 3,684,756 | +125 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.8%±2.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.4%±1.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.7%±3.8 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.3%±1.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.0%±2.8 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hopewell city building?
Builders took permits for 31 new housing units across Hopewell city in 2025 (26 single-family), 1.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hopewell city get to work?
79.3% of Hopewell city's workers drive alone and 11.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.2%.
| Measure | Hopewell city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.2%±3.4 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.2%±3.0 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.3%±3.3 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.8%±2.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.6%±2.5 pts | 18.3% | +9.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.0 min±2.1 | 27.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Hopewell city's census tracts?
Hopewell city is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $38,935 (Tract 8203) to $67,315 (Tract 8204).
| Tract 820151670820100 | 1,543±367 | $47,802 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 820351670820300 | 2,323±381 | $38,935 |
| Tract 820451670820400 | 6,200±669 | $67,315 |
| Tract 820551670820500 | 4,783±489 | $64,194 |
| Tract 820651670820600 | 5,116±633 | $73,750 |
| Tract 820751670820700 | 2,994±481 | $39,527 |
| Tract 980151670980100 | 0±13 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hopewell city compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 74th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 75th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 20th of 133 |
| Median household income | 109th of 133 |
| Median home value | 102nd of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 61st of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 12th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 127th of 133 |
| Median age | 108th of 133 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hopewell city are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.