Hopewell: Demographics & People
Hopewell's population stands at 22,959 people, in 9,255 households. Population grew 0.1% from 22,944 (2022) to 22,959 (2024). Median age 37.5 years. Children under 18 are 25% of the population. Population is 42% Black and 41% White (non-Hispanic). The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.59). 62% of households are family-led. County is gaining 669 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 46% adult obesity, 22% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 38% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 68 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.1% from 22,944 (2022) to 22,959 (2024) — close to the U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~22,975 (extrapolated at 0.0%/yr trend).
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 23,033 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.1% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 22,944 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 22,959 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 22,959 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 22,997 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 37.5y is 1.4 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 25% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 37.5 years (at Virginia median) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 25.4% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 22,959 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 5,830 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 5,094.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 8,571.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 3,464 |
| Population under 18 | 5,830 |
| Median age | 37.5 years (at Virginia median) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 22,959 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.59 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 10,179 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 9,768 |
| Asian residents | 261 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 1,971 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 58.7% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 45.9% |
| Asian population | 1.1% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 41.6% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 8.9% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 40.7% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 3.5% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 5% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 14,146 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 6,948 |
| Share born in this state | 61.6% |
| Share born in another state | 38.4% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 30.3% |
| Foreign-born residents | 3.5% |
| Naturalized citizens | 4.6% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 767 |
| From Europe | 248 |
| From Africa | 182 |
Households & Family Composition
9,255 households. Averaging 2.4 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 62% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 5,964 families, 15% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 5,858 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 5,964 |
| Married couples with children | 906 |
| Single-parent households | 241 |
| Average household size | 2.41 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 17.9% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 1,297 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 555 |
| Family households | 5,760 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 62.2% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 9,255 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 16.7% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 669 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 16.7% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 21,544 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 20,875 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 669 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 1,559 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.9% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 236 residents live in group quarters (1.0% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 236 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 4 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51670 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 670 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Hopewell City |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 40.8% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 34.20 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 48.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51670 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Hopewell city |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,461 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51670 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Hopewell city |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 38.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 31.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 2.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 22,529 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 5.90 |
| Family Score · Schools | 7 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 3 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 25.4% |
| Family Score · Rating | good |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 22,959, stable, family-oriented, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 22,959 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Hopewell city |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade