Hopewell, VA Demographics

A map of Hopewell's Population by Race

Hopewell, Virginia had a population of 23,033 in 2020. It was 42.6% White, 42.1% Black, 1.1% Asian, 8.2% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Hopewell, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, Hopewell is the 54th most populous. 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's White Population

9,819 residents of Hopewell identify as White, or 42.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Hopewell less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Hopewell is ranked #559 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Hopewell is more White than neighboring Fort Lee (39.2% White), and Petersburg (15.5% White). Hopewell is less White than neighboring Enon (61.9% White), Prince George (53.9% White), and Colonial Heights (68.3% White).

Hopewell's Black Population

9,689 residents of Hopewell identify as Black, or 42.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hopewell considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Hopewell is ranked #54 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Hopewell is more Black than neighboring Enon (22.6% Black), Fort Lee (27.1% Black), Prince George (26.7% Black), and Colonial Heights (15.7% Black). Hopewell is less Black than neighboring Petersburg (73.3% Black).

Hopewell's Asian Population

251 residents of Hopewell identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hopewell slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Hopewell is ranked #290 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Hopewell is more Asian than neighboring Prince George (1% Asian), and Petersburg (1% Asian). Hopewell is less Asian than neighboring Enon (2.8% Asian), Fort Lee (3.8% Asian), and Colonial Heights (3.1% Asian).

Hopewell's Hispanic Population

1,889 residents of Hopewell identify as Hispanic, or 8.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Hopewell roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Hopewell is ranked #206 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Hopewell is more Hispanic than neighboring Enon (7.5% Hispanic), Colonial Heights (7% Hispanic), and Petersburg (5.9% Hispanic). Hopewell is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Lee (23.8% Hispanic), and Prince George (10% Hispanic).

Hopewell's Native American/Other Population

230 residents of Hopewell identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Hopewell roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Hopewell is ranked #127 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Hopewell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Enon (0.5% Native American/Other), and Colonial Heights (0.7% Native American/Other). Hopewell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Lee (1.9% Native American/Other).

Hopewell's Multiracial Population

1,155 residents of Hopewell identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Hopewell roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Hopewell is ranked #204 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Hopewell is more Multiracial than neighboring Enon (4.7% Multiracial), Fort Lee (4.2% Multiracial), and Petersburg (3.4% Multiracial). Hopewell is less Multiracial than neighboring Prince George (7.5% Multiracial), and Colonial Heights (5.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.