Conover

Located just a few blocks from downtown Newton, Conover offers a quaint downtown feel and tidy residential area surrounding its downtown.

Located just a few blocks from downtown Newton, Conover offers a quaint downtown feel and tidy residential area surrounding its downtown. With its roots founded in the furniture and textile manufacturing industries, Conover grew at the pace of its surrounding neighboring cities. With continuing reinvestment in its community, Conover maintains a beautiful downtown district, mill area, parks and more for its citizens to enjoy. Rural Conover offers some areas on the shores of Lake Hickory, and others with large acreage parcels and farmland. 

Overview for Conover, NC

8,393 people live in Conover, where the median age is 40.7 and the average individual income is $27,867. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

8,393

Total Population

40.7 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$27,867

Average individual Income

Around Conover, NC

There's plenty to do around Conover, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

25
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
22
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Carpe Crustum Bakery, Carniceria El-Caporal, and Narrow Coffee & Nosh.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 3.66 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.97 miles 5 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining 3.69 miles 23 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining 0.88 miles 4 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.65 miles 4 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.88 miles 4 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Conover, NC

Conover has 3,399 households, with an average household size of 2.44. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Conover do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 8,393 people call Conover home. The population density is 751.32 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

8,393

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40.7

Median Age

49.99 / 50.01%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
3,399

Total Households

2.44

Average Household Size

$27,867

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Conover, NC

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The following schools are within or nearby Conover. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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