The 2020 census found 3,193 people in the township.Located on the western edge of the county, it borders the following townships: Part of the village of Gratiot is located in western Hopewell Township, and the unincorporated community of Hopewell lies at the center of the township.[4] Hopewell Township was described in 1833 as having four churches and three physicians.[5] The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1.There is also an elected township fiscal officer,[6] who serves a four-year term beginning on April 1 of the year after the election, which is held in November of the year before the presidential election.