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Hopewell, VA


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Hopewell, Virginia

Hopewell, Virginia is 21 miles SE of Richmond, Virginia (center to center) and 73 miles NW of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Part of the surrounding Richmond - Petersburg metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Hopewell is home to some 22,354 residents.

The People and Families of Hopewell

In Hopewell, about 45% of adults are married. Hopewell somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Approximately 38% of Hopewell is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then the city is very American.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hopewell had a median family income of $38,043.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Hopewell. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Hopewell Housing

According to the 2000 census, 56% of the housing in Hopewell was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Hopewell, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Hopewell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Hopewell Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Hopewell, VA

Comparing Hopewell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity99
Female Share of the Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Senior Citizens64
Age of the Population42
Well-Paid Single Men34
Male Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size58
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income34
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use57
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Affordability of Rents64
People Living Alone63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Housing Recently Built55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime31
Low Violent Crime21

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