Hopewell township is located in Mercer County New Jersey. Hopewell township has a 2024 population of 4,358. Hopewell township is currently growing at a rate of 0.11% annually but its population has decreased by -0.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,377 in 2020.
The average household income in Hopewell township is $109,685 with a poverty rate of 7.47%. The median age in Hopewell township is 44.4 years: 45.5 years for males, and 42.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hopewell township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,097 | 70.84% |
| Other race | 552 | 12.63% |
| Black or African American | 359 | 8.21% |
| Two or more races | 310 | 7.09% |
| Native American | 48 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.02% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,607 | 2.57 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Married | 879 | 3.3 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
| Non Family | 579 | 1.18 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Female | 80 | 2.75 | 90 | 10 |
| Male | 69 | 4.68 | 100 | 0 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
81.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 207 | 6.38% |
| Associates Degree | 303 | 9.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 545 | 16.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 310 | 9.55% |
| High School Graduate | 1,267 | 39.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55 | 1.69% |
| Some College | 560 | 17.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,494 | 2,361 | 747 |
| Hispanic | 319 | 272 | 34 |
| Other Race | 270 | 226 | 34 |
| Black | 235 | 167 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 194 | 183 | 46 |
| Native American | 48 | 48 | 16 |
| Islander | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 33.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $82,558 | $92,647 | $64,524 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,402 | $63,935 | $71,429 |
| High School Graduate | $45,979 | $52,647 | $24,229 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,023 | $54,750 | $55,288 |
| Some College | $50,139 | $51,944 | $46,823 |
$55,023
Average Earnings
$54,750
Average Male
$55,288
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.05% of Hopewell township residents speak only English, while 11.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 548 | 218 | 39.78% |
| Hispanic | 683 | 172 | 25.18% |
| White | 2,991 | 97 | 3.24% |
7.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.54%
Male Poverty Rate
10.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hopewell township is Other, with 39.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hopewell township is White, with 3.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.94% |
| High School | 7.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.5% |
| Some College | 2.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.76% |
| Female Employed | 1.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $122,361 | $122,565 |
| Households | $87,083 | $109,685 |
| Married Families | $125,486 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,260 | $83,715 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.2%
Male Marriage Rate
47.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
292
Number of Veterans
289
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 177 |
| First Gulf War | 45 |
| Korea | 21 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 145 |
| 75+ | 121 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 258 | 9.92% |
| Other Race | 19 | 6.07% |
| Black | 9 | 3.66% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 2.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.71%
Born in Hopewell township
94.49%
Native Born
5.51%
Foreign Born
4.78%
Non Citizen
0.73%
Naturalized
94.49% of Hopewell township residents were born in the United States, with 71.71% having been born in New Jersey. 4.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,383 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 2028 | 4,378 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 2027 | 4,373 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 2026 | 4,368 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 2025 | 4,363 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 2024 | 4,358 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 2023 | 4,353 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 2022 | 4,348 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2021 | 4,349 | -28 | -0.64% |
| 2020 | 4,377 | 36 | 0.83% |
| 2019 | 4,341 | -19 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 4,360 | -24 | -0.55% |
| 2017 | 4,384 | -45 | -1.02% |
| 2016 | 4,429 | -47 | -1.05% |
| 2015 | 4,476 | -45 | -1% |
| 2014 | 4,521 | -13 | -0.29% |
| 2013 | 4,534 | -19 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 4,553 | -38 | -0.83% |
| 2011 | 4,591 | -12 | -0.26% |
| 2010 | 4,603 | 0 | 0% |