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Grover, NC
Town in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
Population
621
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
650
ZIP codes
0
Grover and its ZIP codes
Grover at a glance
- Grover is about 2.9 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $36,736, 49% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $127,800 (56% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,000 a month.
Local data for Grover, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grover, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,736
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$127,800
Median rent
$1,000/mo
Homeownership
64.1%
Bachelor's or higher
8.2%
Median age
50.9
Average commute
33.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (61), Irish Americans (55), Puerto Ricans (21).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cleveland County. PPP loans are for Grover.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,935
35,958 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,181
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$706M
FY 2026, $7,097 per person
How people get to work
Grover, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.8%
- Carpooled1.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 33.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grover, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
613
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
33
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grover, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
21.5%
U.S. 12.8% +8.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities near Grover
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EarlTown | 5 mi | 0.9 |
| Blacksburg, SCTown | 5.2 mi | 1.9 |
| Patterson SpringsTown | 5.4 mi | 1 |
| Kings MountainCity | 7 mi | 14.6 |
| Light OakCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.4 |
| ShelbyCity | 9.2 mi | 22.4 |
| Cherokee Falls, SCCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Smyrna, SCTown | 9.5 mi | 0.7 |
| East Gaffney, SCCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3 |
| Bessemer CityCity | 12 mi | 5.7 |
| WacoTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Clover, SCTown | 13 mi | 4.7 |
| Boiling SpringsTown | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| Gaffney, SCCity | 14 mi | 9.1 |
| Hickory Grove, SCTown | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| DellviewTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grover, NC in?
- Grover is in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Grover, NC?
- About 621 people live in Grover, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grover?
- Nearby places include Earl (5 mi), Blacksburg, SC (5.2 mi), Patterson Springs (5.4 mi), Kings Mountain (7 mi), Light Oak (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023