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Conover, North Carolina

Introduction to Conover, North Carolina

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

Conover History

The present-day territory of Conover was settled in 1871 after Francis Smyre purchased a portion of land on which to build a home. Initially, the region was known as Wye Town. The community's name was initially changed to Canova, which eventually became Conover. Conover was officially chartered in 1876, and incorporated as a city in 1877. Development in the region began in the 1880s. The first postmaster of Conover was Noah Townsend.

Conover and nearby Attractions

  • Hickory Museum of Art
  • Lake Norman State Park
  • Firefighters Museum of Catawba County
  • Historic Rosedale Plantation
  • Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
  • Kings Mountain National Military Park

Things To Do In Conover

Kings Mountain National Military Park is a historic site near Conover. Lake Norman State Park offers boating, swimming, camping, hiking, fishing and picnicking opportunities. Historic Rosedale Plantation, Historic Rural Hill Farm, the Hickory Museum of Art, the Lincoln County Museum of History and the Catawba Science Center are some of the museums and historical sites in the area. Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Catawba Springs Golf Course. Mast General Store, which has been in operation since 1883, is also a popular local attraction.

Conover Transportation

Air transportation is available from Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Conover Higher Education

Catawba Valley Community College, Gaston College and Central Piedmont Community College are all accessible from Conover.

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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