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Conway

South Carolina · 24,849 residents · 24.692 sq mi
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Conway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,840. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 13,061 residents. 19% 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 $164,300. At a median age of 30.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
24,849
+111%since 2000
from 11,788 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,006 / sq mi
+111%since 2000
from 477 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.4
−8%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K13K19K24K29K1990201020202024Conway
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,840
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,155 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,254
+34%since 2000
from $16,611 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$787
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
35.6% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+33%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.9%(6,468)
Black41.7%(4,917)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(221)
Asian0.7%(87)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.6%(7,615)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(15,042)
Black29.3%(7,272)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(1,176)
Asian1.2%(292)
Other1.4%(356)
Diversity Score64.8%(16,095)
Diversity Score
65
Unchangedsince 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
55.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Conway, South Carolina?

Conway, South Carolina has about 24,849 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Conway, South Carolina earns about $42,840 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Conway, South Carolina expensive?

In Conway, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $164,300, and the typical rent is about $787 a month.

How educated are people in Conway, South Carolina?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Conway, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Conway, South Carolina?

About 18.6% of people in Conway, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Conway, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Conway, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15,030 residents, a change of about 153 percent over that period.

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

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