Hopewell, Bedford County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Location of Hopewell in Bedford County, Pennsylvania.
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 Hopewell, Bedford County, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bedford |
| Settled | 1855 |
| Incorporated | 1895 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
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| • Total | 189 |
| • Density | 1,657.89/sq mi (642.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
16650
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-35648 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1214898 |
Hopewell is a small town, also called a borough, located in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 189 people lived there. The town was settled in 1855 and officially became a borough in 1895.
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Hopewell's Location and Surroundings
Hopewell is found in the northeastern part of Bedford County. It sits in a narrow valley next to the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River. To the east of Hopewell, you can see Riddlesburg Mountain.
The borough is surrounded by other areas. On its eastern side, it shares a border with Broad Top Township. To the west, it is next to Hopewell Township.
Roads and Travel
Pennsylvania Route 915 goes right through Hopewell. It is known as Water Street and Front Street in town. This route can take you about 7 miles (11 km) southeast to Wells Tannery. It continues about 14 miles (23 km) to U.S. Route 30 on top of Sideling Hill.
If you go north on Route 915, it ends just outside Hopewell at Pennsylvania Route 26. From there, you can travel southwest about 14 miles (23 km) to Everett. Or, you can go northeast about 32 miles (51 km) to Huntingdon.
Size of Hopewell
The United States Census Bureau says that Hopewell covers a total area of about 0.11 square miles (0.29 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Hopewell
Hopewell has seen its population change over the years. In 1900, there were 482 people living here. By 2020, the population was 189.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 482 | — | |
| 1910 | 590 | 22.4% | |
| 1920 | 516 | −12.5% | |
| 1930 | 430 | −16.7% | |
| 1940 | 405 | −5.8% | |
| 1950 | 360 | −11.1% | |
| 1960 | 301 | −16.4% | |
| 1970 | 290 | −3.7% | |
| 1980 | 256 | −11.7% | |
| 1990 | 194 | −24.2% | |
| 2000 | 222 | 14.4% | |
| 2010 | 230 | 3.6% | |
| 2020 | 189 | −17.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 187 | −18.7% | |
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Population Details from 2000
Based on the census from the year 2000, there were 222 people living in Hopewell. These people lived in 90 different homes, and 51 of these were families. All the people living in the borough were White.
About 30% of the homes had children under 18 years old. Almost half, 47.8%, were married couples living together. About 7.8% of homes had a female head of household with no husband.
The average home had about 2.47 people. For families, the average size was about 3.39 people.
Age Groups in Hopewell
In 2000, the population of Hopewell was spread out by age:
- About 28.8% of people were under 18 years old.
- About 4.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 17.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Hopewell was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were about 93 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Hopewell was $24,500. For families, the average income was $35,417. Men earned about $25,833 on average, while women earned about $14,000.
The average income per person in the borough was $11,438. About 17.0% of families and 20.3% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 22.6% of those under 18 and 23.4% of those 65 or older.
