Hopewell, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Hopewell, Virginia Summary

Life in Hopewell research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Hopewell over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hopewell:

  • The population in Hopewell is 23,020.

  • The median home value in Hopewell is $127,300.

  • The median income in Hopewell is $44,209.

  • The cost of living in Hopewell is 93 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Hopewell is $957.

  • The unemployment rate in Hopewell is 8.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Hopewell is 24.0%.

Hopewell SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
7
Affordability
6
Diversity
9.5
Safety
5
Amenities
9
Education
5
Commute
8

Hopewell, VA Crime Report

585
Total Crimes
2,500.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
7.59%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Hopewell
/ 100k People
Virginia
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 585 2,500.5 1,665.1 2,324.2
Violent Crime 126 538.6 208.7 369.8
Murder 9 38.5 6.1 6.3
Robbery 30 128.2 34.3 66.1
Aggravated Assault 77 329.1 141.7 268.2
Property Crime 459 1,962.0 1,456.4 1,954.4
Burglary 61 260.7 133.5 269.8
Larceny 349 1,491.8 1,196.6 1,401.9
Car Theft 49 209.4 126.3 282.7

Hopewell, VA Cost Of Living

93
Hopewell's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Hopewell Virginia National Average
Overall 93 102 100
Services 105 102 100
Groceries 94 98 100
Health 105 102 100
Housing 72 107 100
Transportation 90 95 100
Utilities 101 102 100

Hopewell, VA Photos

City Pointc Virginia During The Civil War
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Industrial Plantsc In Hopewellc Virginia
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Rankings for Hopewell in Virginia

Map Of Hopewell, VA

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Population over time in Hopewell

Year Population % Change
2021 22,500 0.4%
2020 22,408 0.2%
2019 22,353 0.1%
2018 22,332 0.2%
2017 22,279 -0.4%
2016 22,375 -0.2%
2015 22,429 -0.3%
2014 22,501 -0.3%
2013 22,562 0.2%
2012 22,506 -

Race / Ethnicity in Hopewell

White
44.2% (10,174)
African American
43.1% (9,915)
American Indian
0.0% (8)
Asian
1.0% (233)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (28)
Two Or More
3.0% (682)
Hispanic
8.6% (1,980)
Race Hopewell VA USA
White 44.2% 60.6% 59.4%
African American 43.1% 18.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 1.0% 6.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.0% 3.7% 3.2%
Hispanic 8.6% 9.8% 18.4%

Gender in Hopewell

Female
53.1% (12,213)
Male
46.9% (10,807)
Gender Hopewell VA USA
Female 53.1% 50.5% 50.5%
Male 46.9% 49.5% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Hopewell for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
4.0% (920)
9-12th Grade
11.0% (2,532)
High School / GED
39.0% (8,977)
Some College
24.0% (5,524)
Associate's Degree
11.0% (2,532)
Bachelor's Degree
8.0% (1,841)
Master's Degree
2.0% (460)
Professional Degree
1.0% (230)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Hopewell VA USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 11.0% 5.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 39.0% 24.0% 26.0%
Some College 24.0% 19.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 8.0% 23.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 2.0% 13.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Hopewell, Virginia

Less than $10,000
9.6% (222,029)
$10,000 to $14,999
8.5% (195,206)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.1% (233,205)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.7% (247,112)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.7% (360,859)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.1% (348,690)
$75,000 to $99,999
16.2% (372,283)
$100,000 to $149,999
9.7% (223,767)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.5% (58,363)
$200,000 or more
1.8% (40,481)
Income Hopewell VA USA
Less than $10,000 9.6% 4.6% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 8.5% 3.0% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.1% 6.4% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.7% 6.9% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.7% 10.1% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.1% 15.8% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.2% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 9.7% 17.6% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.5% 9.7% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 1.8% 13.1% 9.5%

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