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Conover

North Carolina · 8,421 residents · 11.42 sq mi
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Conover has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,989. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $159,300. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,421
+28%since 2000
from 6,604 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
737 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 578 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+16%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Conover
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,989
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,416
+37%since 2000
from $19,985 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,300
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$737
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
31.1% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+24%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(5,264)
Black8.3%(550)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(517)
Asian3.1%(207)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.2%(2,785)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(5,678)
Black8.6%(721)
Hispanic / Latino14%(1,181)
Asian5.4%(455)
Other2.2%(185)
Diversity Score61.4%(5,167)
Diversity Score
61
+45%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+58%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.3%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Conover, North Carolina?

Conover, North Carolina has about 8,421 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Conover, North Carolina?

The typical household in Conover, North Carolina earns about $48,989 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Conover, North Carolina expensive?

In Conover, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $159,300, and the typical rent is about $737 a month.

How educated are people in Conover, North Carolina?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Conover, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Conover, North Carolina?

About 12.5% of people in Conover, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Conover, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Conover, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,956 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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