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Grover

North Carolina · 802 residents · 0.956 sq mi
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Grover has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $82,700. Households here earn about 46% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
802
+15%since 2000
from 698 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
839 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 730 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
+4%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4586318049771K1990201020202024Grover
2024621
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,750
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,549
+27%since 2000
from $16,132 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.4%
US avg: 10%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,700
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
41.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+17%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(627)
Black7%(49)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(10)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.4%(150)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(622)
Black10.7%(86)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(27)
Asian2%(16)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score37.4%(300)
Diversity Score
37
+75%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+45%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 95.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 21.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grover, North Carolina?

Grover, North Carolina has about 802 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grover, North Carolina earns about $30,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grover, North Carolina expensive?

In Grover, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $82,700, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Grover, North Carolina?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Grover, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grover, North Carolina?

About 14.1% of people in Grover, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grover, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Grover, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 286 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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

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