Hopewell Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Hopewell Township, Pennsylvania
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Township
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Residential neighborhood south of Aliquippa
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Gateway to Beaver County, Pennsylvania
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Location in Beaver County and state of Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Pennsylvania | ||
| County | Beaver | ||
| Settled | 1770 | ||
| Incorporated | 1812 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 16.99 sq mi (44.01 km2) | ||
| • Land | 16.75 sq mi (43.39 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 13,506  |
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13,341 | ||
| • Density | 739.05/sq mi (285.35/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| FIPS code | 42-007-35640 | ||
Hopewell Township is a community located in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a suburb of Pittsburgh and is part of the larger Pittsburgh metropolitan area. In 2020, about 13,506 people lived here. The township shares its ZIP Code with the nearby town of Aliquippa.
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Exploring Hopewell Township's Geography
Hopewell Township is found on the southeastern edge of Beaver County. It covers a total area of about 44 square kilometers (17 square miles). Most of this area, about 43.4 square kilometers (16.75 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.6 square kilometers (0.24 square miles), is water.
Since 1987, Hopewell has been home to a large industrial park. This park covers about 97.5 acres. It helps create jobs and supports the local economy.
Hopewell Township's Neighbors
Hopewell Township has many different neighbors. It surrounds the city of Aliquippa on three sides. It also borders the small town of South Heights to the southeast.
The eastern side of the township follows the Ohio River. Other neighbors include Independence to the southwest. Raccoon is in the northwestern corner. Center is to the north and northwest. Finally, Crescent and Moon are to the southeast in Allegheny County.
Hopewell Township's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 14,133 | — | |
| 1980 | 14,662 | 3.7% | |
| 1990 | 13,274 | −9.5% | |
| 2000 | 13,254 | −0.2% | |
| 2010 | 12,593 | −5.0% | |
| 2020 | 13,506 | 7.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 13,341 | 5.9% | |
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Hopewell Township has seen its population change over the years. In 2000, there were 13,254 people living in the township. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 13,506 residents.
Most households in Hopewell Township are families. Many homes have children living in them. The community has a mix of younger people and older adults.
Understanding USAir Flight 427
On September 8, 1994, a sad event happened near Hopewell Township. USAir Flight 427 crashed while getting ready to land at Pittsburgh International Airport. All 132 people on board, including passengers and crew, were lost.
Investigators later found that the crash was caused by a problem with the Boeing 737 airplane's rudder system. This tragic event led to important changes in aviation safety.
Education in Hopewell Township
Students in Hopewell Township attend schools within the Hopewell Area School District. The district provides education from kindergarten through high school.
The schools serving the community are:
- Hopewell Elementary School – for students in grades K–4
- Independence Elementary School – also for grades K–4
- Margaret Ross Elementary School – another school for grades K–4
- Hopewell Memorial Junior High School – for students in grades 5–8
- Hopewell High School – for older students in grades 9–12
Famous People from Hopewell Township
Hopewell Township has been home to several notable individuals who have achieved success in sports.
- Tony Dorsett: A famous former football running back. He played for the Dallas Cowboys and the Denver Broncos in the National Football League.
- Christa Harmotto: A professional volleyball player. She played as a middle blocker for the United States women's national volleyball team.
- Paul Posluszny: A former professional football linebacker. He played mainly for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the National Football League.
