Hopewell Authority

Hopewell is a middle-income town of 22,959 with home prices 2.1× below the Virginia median.

Hopewell, Virginia

Hopewell is a Virginia town in Hopewell city, Virginia, home to 22,959 residents. Median household income is $54,729.

Definition and scope

Located in Hopewell city, Virginia, Hopewell operates within Virginia's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 4 and is part of the Richmond, VA metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Hopewell has approximately 22,959 residents. The median age is 37.5 years. Roughly 58% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $181,600.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 40.7%
• Black or African American: 41.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
• Asian: 1.1%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Hopewell is $54,729. Poverty rate stands at 21.8%. Unemployment rate at last release was 5.7%. Educational attainment: 13.7% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Hopewell:

• Public schools: 7
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Hopewell is Henshaw Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Hopewell City Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Petersburg, Virginia.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 48 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7a.

References

• Virginia State Authority — state-level reference for Virginia.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.