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Hopewell, New Jersey, in Mercer county, is 12 miles N of Trenton, New Jersey (center to center) and 36 miles NE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is home to some 2,035 residents.
In Hopewell, about 59% of adults are married.
In 2000, Hopewell had a median family income of $91,205. More so than most places, the people in Hopewell generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Hopewell are poor than in most places in New Jersey. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town. Home-based work is more common in Hopewell than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the town.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($28,450) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Hopewell. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 72% of the housing in Hopewell was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high.
In Hopewell, 89% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Hopewell it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.
Hopewell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Hopewell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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