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Conway

North Carolina · 836 residents · 1.824 sq mi
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Conway has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
836
+14%since 2000
from 734 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
458 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 402 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
−8%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5887368841K1K1990201020202024Conway
2024832
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,083
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,367
+29%since 2000
from $14,969 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,700
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.4%
−33.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
43.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.9%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−8%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(481)
Black33.2%(244)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.2%(413)
2010
White, non-Hispanic48.6%(406)
Black47.7%(399)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(18)
Diversity Score67.9%(568)
Diversity Score
68
+21%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+68%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.4%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Conway, North Carolina?

Conway, North Carolina has about 836 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Conway, North Carolina earns about $42,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Conway, North Carolina expensive?

In Conway, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $85,700, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Conway, North Carolina?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Conway, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Conway, North Carolina?

About 15.5% of people in Conway, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Conway, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Conway, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 75 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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