Conover is a city located in Catawba County North Carolina. Conover has a 2024 population of 8,700. Conover is currently growing at a rate of 0.75% annually and its population has increased by 3.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,440 in 2020.
The average household income in Conover is $68,677 with a poverty rate of 10.83%. The median age in Conover is 39.9 years: 37.2 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Conover was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,145 | 72.66% |
| Other race | 894 | 10.57% |
| Two or more races | 759 | 8.97% |
| Asian | 275 | 3.25% |
| Black or African American | 250 | 2.96% |
| Native American | 134 | 1.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,412 | 2.44 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Married | 1,386 | 3.1 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Non Family | 1,126 | 1.13 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Female | 567 | 2.77 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
| Male | 333 | 3.6 | 42 | 58 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
72.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 406 | 7.55% |
| Associates Degree | 413 | 7.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 877 | 16.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 357 | 6.64% |
| High School Graduate | 1,862 | 34.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 427 | 7.94% |
| Some College | 1,037 | 19.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,139 | 3,757 | 1,078 |
| Hispanic | 829 | 510 | 119 |
| 2+ Races | 353 | 125 | 14 |
| Other Race | 296 | 211 | 24 |
| Black | 191 | 179 | 37 |
| Asian | 159 | 53 | 0 |
| Native American | 85 | 85 | 38 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 44.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,316 | $67,083 | $46,318 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,944 | $0 | $57,083 |
| High School Graduate | $40,701 | $40,553 | $41,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $18,571 |
| Overall | $43,190 | $46,000 | $39,506 |
| Some College | $39,936 | $42,955 | $37,546 |
$43,190
Average Earnings
$46,000
Average Male
$39,506
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.04% of Conover residents speak only English, while 25.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,806 | 553 | 9.52% |
| Hispanic | 1,798 | 240 | 13.35% |
| Multiple | 742 | 167 | 22.51% |
| Native | 134 | 71 | 52.99% |
| Black | 246 | 41 | 16.67% |
10.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.58%
Male Poverty Rate
12.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Conover is Native, with 52.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Conover is White, with 9.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.79% |
| High School | 10.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.74% |
| Some College | 2.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.57% |
| Female Employed | 2.6% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,607 | $79,345 |
| Households | $49,978 | $68,677 |
| Married Families | $82,414 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,500 | $41,037 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
42.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
405
Number of Veterans
343
Male Veterans
62
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 133 |
| Korea | 112 |
| First Gulf War | 98 |
| Second Gulf War | 53 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 149 |
| 65 to 74 | 115 |
| 55 to 64 | 60 |
| 35 to 54 | 48 |
| 18 to 34 | 33 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 342 | 7.61% |
| Black | 60 | 31.41% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 0.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.29%
Born in Conover
88.98%
Native Born
11.02%
Foreign Born
7.37%
Non Citizen
3.65%
Naturalized
88.98% of Conover residents were born in the United States, with 66.29% having been born in North Carolina. 7.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,025 | 65 | 0.73% |
| 2028 | 8,960 | 65 | 0.73% |
| 2027 | 8,895 | 65 | 0.74% |
| 2026 | 8,830 | 65 | 0.74% |
| 2025 | 8,765 | 65 | 0.75% |
| 2024 | 8,700 | 65 | 0.75% |
| 2023 | 8,635 | 76 | 0.89% |
| 2022 | 8,559 | 76 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 8,483 | 43 | 0.51% |
| 2020 | 8,440 | -87 | -1.02% |
| 2019 | 8,527 | 48 | 0.57% |
| 2018 | 8,479 | 26 | 0.31% |
| 2017 | 8,453 | 71 | 0.85% |
| 2016 | 8,382 | 27 | 0.32% |
| 2015 | 8,355 | 43 | 0.52% |
| 2014 | 8,312 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2013 | 8,309 | 7 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 8,302 | 22 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 8,280 | -19 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 8,299 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,604 | 1,139 | 20.84% |
| 1990 | 5,465 | 1,220 | 28.74% |
| 1980 | 4,245 | 890 | 26.53% |
| 1970 | 3,355 | -5,670 | -62.83% |