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Hopewell city, VA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Hopewell city, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 23,261
- +1.1% since 2020
- Households
- 9,255
- Median household income
- $54,729
- +40.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $181,600
- Jobs located here
- 7,543
- Highest market score
- 70
- Home repair trades, #205 of 2,057 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 23,261 people live in Hopewell city, in 9,255 households. Population estimates show Hopewell city grew 1.1% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Hopewell city is $54,729 a year, 32% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 40.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Hopewell city spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 118, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (56).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Hopewell city are for home repair companies (70); insurance agencies (70); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (62). Hopewell city ranks #205 of 2,057 scored counties for home repair companies.
Hopewell city is part of the Richmond metro area. For its number of households, Hopewell city has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (54% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Hopewell city
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Hopewell city with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home repair trades | 70 | #205 of 2,057 | 6 | 6.5 | $3.8M | 157 | 5 |
| Insurance agencies | 70 | #450 of 2,272 | 5 | 5.4 | $4.3M | 342 | 8 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 62 | #610 of 2,210 | 5 | 5.4 | $3M | 341 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 55 | #682 of 1,771 | 7 | 7.6 | $1.7M | 101 | 11 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 55 | #798 of 2,063 | 5 | 5.4 | $5.9M | 159 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 54 | #824 of 2,176 | 14 | 15.1 | Index only | 163 | 4 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 53 | #1,037 of 2,394 | 36 | 38.9 | $250K | 164 | 16 |
| Real estate | 49 | #1,128 of 2,229 | 18 | 19.4 | Index only | 159 | 9 |
| Gas stations | 49 | #1,213 of 2,358 | 12 | 13.0 | $2.1M | 87 | 10 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 48 | #931 of 1,707 | 6 | 6.5 | $3.8M | 80 | 5 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 46 | #1,338 of 2,405 | 70 | 75.6 | $421K | 113 | 38 |
| Hair salons | 46 | #1,361 of 2,339 | 14 | 15.1 | $507K | 118 | 5 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 44 | #1,168 of 1,886 | 9 | 9.7 | $999K | 102 | 4 |
| Pizza | 44 | #1,251 of 2,090 | 5 | 5.4 | $5.9M | 116 | 21 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 41 | #1,108 of 1,656 | 5 | 5.4 | $1.8M | 101 | 12 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 37 | #1,769 of 2,405 | 47 | 50.8 | $627K | 94 | 15 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 32 | #2,059 of 2,385 | 32 | 34.6 | $222K | 104 | 9 |
| Grocery stores | 30 | #1,641 of 2,070 | 8 | 8.6 | $6.3M | 68 | 5 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 29 | #1,864 of 2,222 | 12 | 13.0 | $2.5M | 80 | 21 |
| Auto repair and car care | 29 | #2,048 of 2,401 | 33 | 35.7 | $229K | 85 | 16 |
| Child care and preschools | 28 | #1,373 of 1,611 | 5 | 5.4 | $640K | 64 | 7 |
| Auto repair shops | 27 | #2,117 of 2,378 | 24 | 25.9 | $316K | 71 | 10 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 22 | #2,174 of 2,402 | 25 | 27.0 | $2M | 60 | 17 |
| House cleaning | 19 | #826 of 847 | 5 | 5.4 | $2.4M | 37 | 7 |
| Tire shops | 17 | #1,437 of 1,530 | 6 | 6.5 | $1.3M | 50 | 3 |
| Convenience stores | 16 | #2,107 of 2,261 | 17 | 18.4 | $3M | 38 | 12 |
| Barbershops | 13 | #1,286 of 1,356 | 11 | 11.9 | $645K | 34 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.3 | $1.9M | 75 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.3 | $1.3M | 192 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.3 | $1.8M | 202 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.2 | $5M | 394 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.2 | $427K | 63 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.2 | $2.3M | 261 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.2 | Index only | 75 | 5 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $3.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $7.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $2.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $3.5M | Too few | 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $5.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $11.8M | Too few | 4 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $11.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $6.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $5.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Hopewell city
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $7.6M | $818 | 85 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $25M | $2,703 | 104 |
| Food away from home | $29.5M | $3,183 | 78 |
| Groceries | $50.5M | $5,452 | 86 |
| Personal care products and services | $7.1M | $767 | 76 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.2M | $345 | 59 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5.1M | $549 | 56 |
| Medical and dental services | $9M | $971 | 75 |
| Pets | $6.9M | $742 | 82 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $15M | $1,623 | 79 |
| Vehicle insurance | $21.4M | $2,317 | 118 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $22.9M | $2,476 | 82 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $11.8M | $1,280 | 91 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $124.3M | $13,429 | 81 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Hopewell city
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 23,261+1.1% since 2020
- Households
- 9,255
- Median age
- 36.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 58%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 10 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 2,217
- Median household income
- $54,729+40.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $71,490
- Median home value
- $181,600
- Jobs located here
- 7,543
- Daytime population
- 19,800Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Hopewell city, VA growing?
Population estimates put Hopewell city at 23,261 people in 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 9,255 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 40.2%, before inflation.
How much do households in Hopewell city, VA spend?
Households in Hopewell city spend about $124.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $50.5M on groceries and $29.5M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Hopewell city runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 118, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (56).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Hopewell city, VA?
Of the business types scored in Hopewell city, home repair companies (70); insurance agencies (70); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (62) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For home repair companies, that ranks #205 of 2,057 scored counties.
How does Hopewell city, VA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Hopewell city is $54,729, 32% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $181,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (54% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 27 of the 56 business types have a score in Hopewell city, each ranked against other counties.
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