Hopewell city, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hopewell city is located in Virginia with a total population of 22,944. It is the 74th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hopewell city is 36.4 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hopewell city is $48,681. This is 46% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 38% lower. The poverty rate stands at 23.8%. This is 140% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 9.3%. This is 117% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $165,100. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 55.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hopewell city is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Black or African American residents account for 41.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (41.2% vs 18.4%). The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

12.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.7%.