City safety & data profile

HopewellVA

Hopewell, VA is a 22K-resident city in Hopewell city with a median household income of $54,729.

Hopewell city, Virginia. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Hopewell, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Hopewell has a population larger than 50% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $181,600, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-22

22K
Population
Top 50%
By size
$54,729
Median income
$181,600
Median home
21.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Hopewell

Hopewell posts a median household income higher than 15% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Hopewell area.

Top 85%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Hopewell

Where Hopewell income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$54,729 Bottom 15% higher than 15% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. VA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Hopewell, VA beyond the headline numbers

Hopewell sits inside Hopewell city, Virginia, at roughly 37.30°N, -77.29°W. Population 22,378, $54,729 median household income. Median home value $181,600, median rent $1,106. Poverty rate 21.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Hopewell's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 45.6%, then short sleep duration at 45%. 1 hospital in/around Hopewell, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Hopewell from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
22,378
Hopewell
Median Income
$54,729
-19% vs avg
Median Home Value
$181,600
-20% vs avg
Median Age
37.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Hopewell city) - Hopewell's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
23K+2%
Median Income
$54,729+44%
Median Home Value
$181,600+30%
Poverty Rate
21.8%+8%
Unemployment
9.1%-44%

Economics

Economics indicators for Hopewell, VA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,106/mo
Poverty Rate
21.8% +54% vs avg
Unemployment 9.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 13.7%
Work From Home 11.6%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 41.1%
African American 43.6%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
45.6%
Short Sleep Duration
45%
High Blood Pressure
44.3%
Physical Inactivity
35.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.6%
Current Smoking
20.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
18.1%
Diabetes
18%
Lack of Health Insurance
13.2%
Current Asthma
12.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 53.3%
Annual Checkup 80.1%

Other Measures

Binge Drinking
12%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.6%
Stroke
5.3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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0
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1
★★
0
0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
JOHN RANDOLPH MEDICAL CENTER
HOPEWELL · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Hopewell, VA?
Hopewell, VA has a population of 22,378 people, located in Hopewell city, Virginia.
What is the median household income in Hopewell?
The median household income in Hopewell, VA is $54,729 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 21.8%.
What is the median home value in Hopewell?
The median home value in Hopewell, VA is $181,600. Median rent is $1,106/month.
What are the top health concerns in Hopewell?
The top health indicators in Hopewell include Obesity (45.6%), Short Sleep Duration (45%), High Blood Pressure (44.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Hopewell?
Hopewell has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Hopewell?
The median age in Hopewell, VA is 37.5 years. 13.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Hopewell, VA is located in Hopewell city, Virginia. With a population of 22K and a $54,729 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Hopewell area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Hopewell's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Hopewell city) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.