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Conover, NC

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Conover, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

8,580population

36.8median age

This community is a community of 8,580 with a median age of 36.8. The population is predominantly White (67.9%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (22.2%). Median household income is $65,972. 86.9% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 69%, with a median home value of $271,300.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

67.9%5,827

Hispanic/Latino

22.2%1,908

Two or More

6.3%540

Black

3.3%282

Asian

0.3%23

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%205

High School Diploma

28.6%1,521

Some College (<1 yr)

10.8%572

Some College (1+ yr)

10.5%557

Associate's Degree

9.3%496

Bachelor's Degree

17.7%941

Master's Degree

5.1%271

Professional Degree

0.5%24

Doctorate

0.6%32

HS or Higher

86.9%

BA or Higher

23.8%

Graduate+

6.2%

Housingi

$271,300median home value

$898median rent

69%homeownership

3,581total units

8.5%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 69%

Renter 31%

Home Values

$100K–$150K

14.6%329

$150K–$200K

12.4%281

$200K–$300K

30.5%690

$300K–$500K

28.5%643

$500K–$1M

14%317

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

454

$1,000–$1,250

184

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

137

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%17

2010–2019

4.1%146

2000–2009

24%860

1990–1999

23.1%828

1980–1989

14.5%520

1970–1979

9.4%337

1960–1969

12.8%460

1950–1959

6%215

1940–1949

4.7%168

1939 or earlier

0.8%30

Heating Fuel

Electricity

72.3%2,369

Utility Gas

22.2%728

Bottled/LP Gas

4.4%143

No Fuel

1.1%35

Household Economyi

$65,972median household income

$28,587per capita income

15.3%poverty rate

3.3%unemployment

3,534labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.9%227

$10K–$15K

1.1%36

$15K–$20K

3.6%117

$20K–$25K

3.8%123

$25K–$30K

3.7%120

$30K–$35K

10.2%333

$35K–$40K

4.1%133

$40K–$45K

1.6%53

$45K–$50K

7.9%259

$50K–$60K

3.5%116

$60K–$75K

10.9%358

$75K–$100K

19.2%630

$100K–$125K

10%327

$125K–$150K

5.8%191

$150K–$200K

3.8%126

$200K+

3.8%126

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

166

Residentsi

208

Avg. Tenant Renti

$398/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

15 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers75 homes59% occupied$381/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 839 homes92% occupied$430/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC40 homes97% occupied$400/mo rent

811/PRAC12 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $65,972/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

57.2%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

37.8%

Low income$33K–$53K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

82.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

39.3% of subsidized households are minority

26.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

50.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

7598.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

348

Guatemala

264

Canada

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,416

Avg. Commutei

18.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,416

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

343(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.8%Insured

14.2%Uninsured