Hopewell, Virginia
Hopewell: Independent city in Virginia, United States
About
Hopewell is a city located in the county of City of Hopewell in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 22,591 and a population density of 807 people per km². After 5 years in 2015 city had an estimated population of 22,378 inhabitants.
The city was created 110 years ago in 1913.
Quick Facts about Hopewell
| Population : | 22,378 (2015) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| County : | City of Hopewell |
| Postal code : | 23860 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 804 |
| Area : | 27.98 km2 |
| Altitude : | 164 feet / 50 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1914 (110 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:20:31 (20th April 2024) |
| Density : | 800 Pop. per km² as of 2015 |
| Population growth : | -0.95% (2010-2015) |
Geography
Hopewell is located at 37°18'16"N 77°17'14"W (37.3043200, -77.2872000). It has 2 neighbors: Charles City County and Prince George County.
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- Official Website
Official website of Hopewell
Hopewell has 2 neighbours.
- Charles City County county in Virginia, United States
- Prince George County county in Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hopewell decreased by 0.95% in 5 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 22,591 | - | census |
| 2011 | 22,519 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 22,356 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 22,163 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 22,378 | 0.96% | demographic balance |
People born in Hopewell (17)
People born in Hopewell, including Virginia politician Joel Broyhill, politician John Randolph of Roanoke, author of children's books and librarian Cynthia Rylant, .
List
- H. Vinson Synan (American historian) he was born in 01/12/1934
- John T. Fey (American university President) he was born in 10/03/1917
- P. J. Berry (American football player) he was born in 18/12/1982
- Rebecca Beach Smith (United States federal judge) she was born in 01/01/1949
- Sam Bass (artist) he was born in 20/11/1961
- Abraham Charnes (American mathematician and economist) he was born in 04/09/1917
- Michael B. Watson (Virginia politician) he was born in 19/09/1961
- Matt Garstka (American drummer) he was born in 27/04/1989
- C. Hardaway Marks (American politician) he was born in 31/01/1921
- Steve Heretick he was born in 29/05/1960
- Bettina Ring she was born in 16/10/1963
- Nelson Barclift he was born in 14/09/1917
- Doris McGraw Cobb (World War II and Vietnam War veteran) she was born in 01/01/1922
- Beverly Barksdale Sheppe (American Red Cross Volunteer) she was born in 01/01/1919
Schools in Hopewell
College & universities near Hopewell, VA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 437769 | Chester Career College | CHESTER (VA) | 23836 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hopewell, VA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTB | Petersburg station | 3516 South Street | RAIL |
| RVM | Richmond Main Street Station | 1500 East Main Street | RAIL |
| RVR | Richmond Staples Mill Road station | 7519 Staples Mill Road | RAIL |
| WBG | Williamsburg Transportation Center | 468 North Boundary Street | RAIL |
| ASD | Ashland | 112 North Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Hopewell
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Post Office | Hopewell (VA) | 23860 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Hopewell , Virginia independent city in Virginia, United States with a population of 22,375 people.
- Hopewell , Pennsylvania borough in Bedford County, Pennsylvania with a population of 12,548 people.
- Hopewell , Ohio human settlement in Ohio, United States of America with a population of 2,745 people.
- Hopewell , New Jersey township in Mercer County, New Jersey with a population of 1,897 people.
- Hopewell , Illinois village in Illinois with a population of 394 people.
Distance to Other Cities
Hopewell distances to largest Virginia cities
