Hopewell, VA Demographics

A map of Hopewell's Population by Race

Hopewell, Virginia has an estimated population of 22,959, a less than 1% change from the 23,033 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.6% Black, 40.7% White, 8.9% Hispanic, 7.6% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hopewell, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hopewell has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hopewell, that probability was 63.2% in 2020 and 64.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hopewell is ranked the 52nd most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Hopewell was ranked the 54th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hopewell's White Population

9,335 residents of Hopewell, or 40.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hopewell is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Hopewell ranks 559th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hopewell's White population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of Hopewell's population has decreased from 42.6% to 40.7%.

Hopewell is more White than neighboring Fort Lee (30.8% White), and Petersburg (14.4% White). Hopewell is less White than neighboring Enon (53.6% White), Prince George (64% White), and Colonial Heights (65.2% White).

Hopewell's Black Population

9,545 residents of Hopewell, or 41.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hopewell is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Hopewell ranks 54th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hopewell's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. Black residents' share of Hopewell's population has decreased from 42.1% to 41.6%.

Hopewell is more Black than neighboring Enon (25.8% Black), Fort Lee (29.6% Black), Prince George (35% Black), and Colonial Heights (18.7% Black). Hopewell is less Black than neighboring Petersburg (74.2% Black).

Hopewell's Asian Population

247 residents of Hopewell, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hopewell is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Hopewell ranks 299th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hopewell's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. Asian residents' share of Hopewell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Hopewell is more Asian than neighboring Prince George (0% Asian). Hopewell is less Asian than neighboring Enon (2% Asian), Fort Lee (4.6% Asian), Colonial Heights (3.7% Asian), and Petersburg (1.3% Asian).

Hopewell's Hispanic Population

2,052 residents of Hopewell, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hopewell is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Hopewell ranks 207th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hopewell's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Hopewell's population has increased from 8.2% to 8.9%.

Hopewell is more Hispanic than neighboring Prince George (1% Hispanic), Colonial Heights (8.3% Hispanic), and Petersburg (6.5% Hispanic). Hopewell is less Hispanic than neighboring Enon (11.8% Hispanic), and Fort Lee (26.9% Hispanic).

Hopewell's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Hopewell, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hopewell is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Hopewell ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hopewell's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 89.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hopewell's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.1%.

Hopewell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Enon (0% Native American/Other), and Prince George (0% Native American/Other). Hopewell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Lee (3.1% Native American/Other), Colonial Heights (0.5% Native American/Other), and Petersburg (0.3% Native American/Other).

Hopewell's Multiracial Population

1,755 residents of Hopewell, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hopewell is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Hopewell ranks 211th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hopewell's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 51.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Hopewell's population has increased from 5.0% to 7.6%.

Hopewell is more Multiracial than neighboring Enon (6.6% Multiracial), Fort Lee (4.9% Multiracial), Prince George (0% Multiracial), Colonial Heights (3.5% Multiracial), and Petersburg (3.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.