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Conway, NC
Town in Northampton County, North Carolina.
Population
832
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
456
ZIP codes
0
Conway and its ZIP codes
Conway at a glance
- Conway is about 2.1 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $36,920 a year, 49% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $106,000 (63% below North Carolina) and median rent is $594 a month.
Local data for Conway, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Conway, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,920
Poverty rate
28.4%
Median home value
$106,000
Median rent
$594/mo
Homeownership
43.3%
Bachelor's or higher
24.2%
Median age
28.5
Average commute
33.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (61), German Americans (22), Salvadoran Americans (15).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northampton County. PPP loans are for Conway.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,980
4,699 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,819
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$160M
FY 2026, $9,145 per person
How people get to work
Conway, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.3%
- Carpooled13.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.9%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 33.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Conway, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
278
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
27
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Conway, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Conway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MilwaukeeCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 1.7 |
| SevernTown | 5.8 mi | 1 |
| MurfreesboroTown | 7.1 mi | 2.3 |
| LaskerTown | 7.1 mi | 1.1 |
| WoodlandTown | 7.2 mi | 1.3 |
| Branchville, VATown | 9.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Boykins, VATown | 9.8 mi | 0.7 |
| JacksonTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| Rich SquareTown | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| SeaboardTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| ComoTown | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| Newsoms, VATown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| AulanderTown | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| RoxobelTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| WintonTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| AhoskieTown | 17 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Conway, NC in?
- Conway is in Northampton County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Conway, NC?
- About 832 people live in Conway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Conway?
- Nearby places include Milwaukee (2.3 mi), Severn (5.8 mi), Murfreesboro (7.1 mi), Lasker (7.1 mi), Woodland (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023