Hopewell, New Jersey
Hopewell: Township in Mercer County, New Jersey
About
Hopewell is a township located in the county of Mercer in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,922 and a population density of 33 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,897 inhabitants.
The township was created 324 years ago in 1700.
Quick Facts about Hopewell
| Population : | 1,897 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Mercer County |
| Postal code : | 08560 |
| Area : | 58.91 km2 |
| Altitude : | 712 feet / 217 meters |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1700 (324 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:47:13 (27th April 2024) |
| Density : | 32 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.32% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hopewell is located at 40°23'21"N 74°45'43"W (40.3892700, -74.7618300). It has 5 neighbors: Ewing, Lawrence, Montgomery, Pennington and Solebury.
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- Official Website
Official website of Hopewell
Hopewell has 5 neighbours.
- Ewing township in Mercer County, New Jersey
- Lawrence township in Mercer County, New Jersey
- Montgomery township in Somerset County, New Jersey
- Pennington borough of New Jersey
- Solebury township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hopewell decreased by 1.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,922 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,936 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,933 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,929 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,921 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,912 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,904 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,908 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,907 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,906 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,897 | -0.47% | estimation process |
People born in Hopewell (1)
carpenter, 1848 gold discovery, California Gold Rush James W. Marshall was born in Hopewell
Schools in Hopewell
College & universities near Hopewell, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 186122 | Princeton Theological Seminary | Princeton (NJ) | 08542-0803 |
Stations (30)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hopewell, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
| TRE | Trenton Transit Center | 72 South Clinton Avenue | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| CWH | Cornwells Heights | 700 Station Ave. | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
Post offices near Hopewell
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Post Office | Hopewell (NJ) | 08525 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Hopewell , Virginia independent city in Virginia, United States with a population of 22,378 people.
- 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 , Illinois village in Illinois with a population of 394 people.
Other cities in Mercer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mercer County , NJ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 82,957 | The capital of New Jersey. |
| Ewing | 36,442 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey |
| Lawrence | 32,595 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey |
| Princeton | 30,879 | Private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey, United States |
| West Windsor | 28,517 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States |
| Robbinsville | 14,495 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey |
| White Horse | 9,494 | Census designated place in New Jersey |
| Twin Rivers | 7,443 | Neighborhood |
| Prospect Park | 5,817 | Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Hightstown | 5,276 | Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey |
| Pennington | 2,607 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Princeton Junction | 2,465 | Town |
| Millstone | 410 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Hopewell distances to largest New Jersey cities
