Hopewell Township, York County, Pennsylvania
Hopewell Township, York County, Pennsylvania | |
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Ridge Road Bridge, built for the Stewartstown Railroad | |
Location in York County and the state of Pennsylvania. | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | York |
| Settled | 1734 |
| Incorporated | 1767 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Board of Supervisors |
| Area | |
• Total | 26.78 sq mi (69.36 km2) |
| • Land | 26.78 sq mi (69.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 5,267 |
• Estimate (2023) | 5,370 |
| • Density | 203.7/sq mi (78.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-133-35704 |
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 2,432 | — | |
| 1860 | 3,366 | 38.4% | |
| 1870 | 3,830 | 13.8% | |
| 1880 | 3,773 | −1.5% | |
| 1890 | 1,540 | −59.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,376 | −10.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,275 | −7.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,266 | −0.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,181 | −6.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,114 | −5.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,305 | 17.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,330 | 1.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,728 | 29.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,600 | 50.5% | |
| 1990 | 3,177 | 22.2% | |
| 2000 | 5,062 | 59.3% | |
| 2010 | 5,435 | 7.4% | |
| 2020 | 5,267 | −3.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 5,370 | 2.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Hopewell Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,267 at the 2020 census. It is served by the South Eastern School District, which provides public education.