Population 22,959 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hopewell City
Household size in Hopewell City
| Period | Hopewell City | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Hopewell City run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The Richmond area as a whole looks much the same. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hopewell City
| Period | Hopewell City | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.8 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.1 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.2 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Hopewell City is 37.2 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has crept up from 36.8 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hopewell City
| Period | Hopewell City | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in Hopewell City (20.3%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only three of Virginia's 133 counties have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hopewell City
Renters in Hopewell City
| Period | Hopewell City | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.3% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.2% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.3% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.1% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over four in ten households in Hopewell City rent their homes (42.1%), above the national share of 34.8%. More than a third of owners (36.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 6.2 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hopewell City
| Period | Hopewell City | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Hopewell City than nationally: 13.0%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.7 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hopewell City
| Period | Hopewell City | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Hopewell City is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1968, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hopewell City
| Period | Hopewell City | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $774 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $840 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $969 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,197 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$423 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hopewell City costs $1,197 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $423 a month since 2006–10, up 55%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hopewell City
Bachelor's degrees in Hopewell City
| Period | Hopewell City | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Hopewell City: 13.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.8 points, in line with the national trend. Only five of Virginia's 133 counties have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hopewell City
| Period | Hopewell City | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.7% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.4% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.6% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.0% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.3 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Hopewell City have finished high school as nationally: 89.0%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Richmond area as a whole (92.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 12.3 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hopewell City
| Period | Hopewell City | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Hopewell City: 8.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only five of Virginia's 133 counties have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.4 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hopewell City compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell City | 2.52 | 37.2 | 20.3% | 42.1% | 13.0% | 1968 | $1,197 | 13.4% | 89.0% | 8.2% |
| Prince George County | 2.68 | 28.3 | 22.7% | 25.7% | 22.6% | 1994 | $1,650 | 26.9% | 96.0% | 3.5% |
| Colonial Heights City | 2.43 | 40.7 | 15.2% | 31.9% | 7.9% | 1969 | $1,336 | 28.7% | 91.3% | 3.7% |
| Petersburg City | 2.33 | 37.0 | 19.4% | 61.4% | 16.3% | 1970 | $1,164 | 26.3% | 87.3% | 10.1% |
| Charles City County | 2.28 | 52.5 | 7.7% | 13.7% | 10.9% | 1986 | $1,157 | 17.5% | 87.9% | 3.9% |
| Dinwiddie County | 2.61 | 43.2 | 10.7% | 20.4% | 12.2% | 1986 | $1,215 | 19.7% | 90.4% | 4.5% |
| Surry County | 2.35 | 52.4 | 9.8% | 20.5% | 16.1% | 1983 | $956 | 26.6% | 91.3% | 4.6% |
| James City County | 2.56 | 48.3 | 8.8% | 23.3% | 8.4% | 1996 | $1,701 | 50.5% | 95.1% | 2.7% |
| Williamsburg City | 2.26 | 33.3 | 8.2% | 46.8% | 14.2% | 1985 | $1,530 | 43.0% | 94.1% | 7.4% |
| Amelia County | 2.46 | 44.2 | 4.2% | 17.5% | 7.9% | 1992 | $1,152 | 19.3% | 87.7% | 3.7% |
| Gloucester County | 2.62 | 45.0 | 7.2% | 19.6% | 11.7% | 1988 | $1,197 | 24.8% | 92.1% | 2.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hopewell City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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