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Hopewell, Illinois
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Location in Marshall County, Illinois
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 Hopewell, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Marshall |
| Township | Steuben |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.14 sq mi (2.94 km2) |
| • Land | 1.14 sq mi (2.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 421 |
| • Density | 370.93/sq mi (143.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61565
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-36150 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Hopewell, Illinois |
Hopewell is a small village located in Marshall County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 421 people lived there. It's part of the larger Peoria area. Hopewell officially became a village in 1983.
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Exploring Hopewell's Location
Hopewell is found in the southwestern part of Marshall County. You can find its exact spot using coordinates: 40°59′2″N 89°27′25″W / 40.98389°N 89.45694°W.
A main road, Illinois Route 29, runs near Hopewell. It goes north about 3 miles (5 km) to Sparland and south about 5 miles (8 km) to Chillicothe.
The village sits on high ground. From here, you can look down over the Illinois River valley to the east. Route 29 follows the base of tall cliffs, about 150 feet (46 meters) high, which form the western edge of the valley.
The U.S. Census Bureau says Hopewell covers a total area of about 1.14 square miles (2.94 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Hopewell
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 343 | — | |
| 2000 | 396 | 15.5% | |
| 2010 | 410 | 3.5% | |
| 2020 | 421 | 2.7% | |
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The number of people living in Hopewell has slowly grown over the years.
- In 1990, there were 343 people.
- By 2000, the population increased to 396.
- In 2010, it was 410 people.
- The most recent count in 2020 showed 421 residents.
In 2000, most people in Hopewell were White (93.74%). A smaller number were African American (5.76%) or Asian (0.25%). About 1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the village in 2000 was 41 years old. About 24.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
Famous Sculpture in Hopewell
At the entrance to Hopewell, on top of a hill, you'll see a very large sculpture. It's a giant head of a Native American.
This sculpture is part of a special collection called the Trail of the Whispering Giants. A Hungarian-born artist named Peter Wolf Toth created these sculptures. He has made similar ones in all fifty U.S. states and even in some parts of Canada. Each sculpture honors the Native American people of that area.
See also
In Spanish: Hopewell (Illinois) para niños
