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Conover, NC


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Conover, North Carolina

Conover, North Carolina, in Catawba county, is 30 miles N of Gastonia, North Carolina (center to center) and 39 miles NW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city is part of the Hickory - Morganton - Lenoir metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 6,604 people people live in Conover.

The People and Families of Conover

In Conover, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Conover had a median family income of $48,681.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,700) in Conover than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Conover Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Conover, about 74% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities.

Commuting

In Conover, 97% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Conover enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

Conover strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 7%Conover Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Conover Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Conover, NC

Comparing Conover to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity97
Female Share of the Population75
Age of the Population76
Senior Citizens65
Well-Paid Single Women68
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Men58
Male Share of the Population46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults57
People in Middle Class or Better57
People Above Poverty47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work57
Public Transportation Use47
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes85
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Rents64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime57
Low Property Crime25

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