Conover, North Carolina
Conover: city in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
Conover is a city located in the county of Catawba in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,165 and a population density of 283 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,573 inhabitants.
The city was created 150 years ago in 1875.
Quick Facts about Conover
| Population | 8,573 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Catawba County |
| Postal code | 28613 |
| Phone Area Codes | 828 |
| Area | 28.81 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.7065,-81.2187 |
| Altitude | 1,060 feet / 323 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1876 (150 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 04:12:37 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 298 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.76% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Conover is located at 35°42'23"N 81°13'7"W (35.7065200, -81.2186900).
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Official website of Conover
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Conover increased by 4.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,165 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,282 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,303 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,310 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,313 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,356 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,385 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,462 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,495 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,540 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,573 | 0.38% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Conover
1Conover City Park
361 5th Ave SE, Conover, NC 28613, United States View details
Phone: +18284641191 | Website available
2Riverbend Park - Catawba County, NC
6700 NC-16, Conover, NC 28613, United States View details
Phone: +18282569157 | Website available
3Catawba County Firefighter’s Museum
3957 Herman Sipe Rd, Conover, NC 28613, United States View details
Phone: +18284660911 | Website available
People born in Conover (4)
People born in Conover, including racecar driver Dale Jarrett, racecar driver Ned Jarrett, stock car racing driver Jason Jarrett, .
More notable people
- W. Stine Isenhower he was born in 27/04/1927
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Conover, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198233 | Catawba Valley Community College | Hickory (NC) | 28602-0699 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Conover, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| LEX | Lexington | Center St. and railroad tracks | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Conover.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Conover Post Office | Conover (NC) | 28613 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Conover, Wisconsin civil town in Vilas County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,265 people.
Other cities in Catawba County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Catawba County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory | 41,473 | The second-largest city in Catawba County, North Carolina. |
| Newton | 13,224 | City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States |
| Saint Stephens | 8,759 | Town in Alabama, USA |
| Lake Norman of Catawba | 5,075 | Township in Catawba County, North Carolina |
| Longview | 4,871 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Maiden | 3,421 | Town in North Carolina, USA |
| Claremont | 1,414 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| Sherrills Ford | 1,007 | Unincorporated community in Catawba County, North Carolina |
| Catawba | 627 | Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Brookford | 381 | Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Conover distances to largest North Carolina cities