Conway, SC Demographics
What is the population of Conway?
There are 26,082 residents in Conway, with a median age of 34. Of this, 46.87% are males and 53.13% are females. US-born citizens make up 95.97% of the resident pool in Conway, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.27%. Additionally, 1.76% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 20,561 people in Conway currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 26,082 | 3.8% |
| Male Population | 12,224 | 3.1% |
| Female Population | 13,858 | 4.4% |
Male Population 46.87%
Female Population 53.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34 | -1.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 25,032 | 3.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 591 | 8.2% |
| Not Citizen | 459 | 45.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 95.97%
Citizen not U.S. Born 2.27%
Not Citizen 1.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 2 | -84.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,473 | -13.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,213 | 33.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,628 | 21.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 20,561 | 2.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.01%
Moved from Same County 5.69%
Moved from Same State 4.69%
Moved from Different State 10.16%
Same House as Last Year 79.46%
What are the employment statistics in Conway?
White-collar workers make up 77.57% of the working population in Conway, while blue-collar employees account for 22.43%. There are also 1,852 entrepreneurs in Conway (9.04% of the workforce); 14,300 workers employed in private companies (69.82%); and 3,066 people working in governmental institutions (14.97%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 15,888 | 111.8% |
| Blue Collar | 4,594 | 129.4% |
White Collar 77.57%
Blue Collar 22.43%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,852 | 142.7% |
| Private Companies | 14,300 | 111.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,066 | 135.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,264 | 82.7% |
Self Employees 9.04%
Private Companies 69.82%
Governmental Workers 14.97%
Not for Profit Companies 6.17%
How many households are there in Conway?
There are a total of 8,295 households in Conway, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 61.06% of these Conway households, while non-family units account for the remaining 38.94%. Additionally, 25.79% of households have children and 74.21% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 8,295 | 2.9% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -22.8% |
| Family Households | 5,065 | 3.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 3,230 | 2.6% |
Family Households 61.06%
Non-Family Households 38.94%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,139 | 1.4% |
| Households without Children | 6,156 | 3.4% |
Households with Children 25.79%
Households without Children 74.21%
What are the median and average incomes in Conway?
The average annual household income in Conway is $69,798, while the median household income sits at $54,841 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $62,870, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $60,483. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $55,833 and $49,191, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $69,798 | 8.3% |
| Median Household Income | $54,841 | 13.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 4,302 | 4.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 17,036 | 3.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Conway?
There are 9,318 housing units in Conway, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1994. Of the 8,295 occupied housing units in Conway, 63.53% are owner-occupied, while 36.47% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.12% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $244,900. In general, housing costs reach $943 per month in Conway.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 9,318 | 0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1994 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 319 | -11.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 516 | -5.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 730 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 693 | 13.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 954 | -20.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,188 | 4.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 614 | -23.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,955 | 8.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,152 | 10.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 197 | 60.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,295 | 2.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 5,270 | 7.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 3,025 | -4.0% |
Owner Occupied 63.53%
Renter Occupied 36.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,537 | 13.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,733 | -4.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $244,900 | 23.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $225,100 | 8.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $943 | 6.8% |
With Mortgage 67.12%
Without Mortgage 32.88%
What is the level of education in Conway?
Approximately 33.44% of the population in Conway holds a high school degree (that's 7,193 residents), while 41.03% have attained a college certificate (8,824 locals) and 8.62% have a bachelor's degree (1,854 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 338 | 22.5% |
| Some High School | 7,193 | -0.1% |
| Some College | 8,824 | 55.7% |
| Associate Degree | 1,938 | 9.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,854 | 20.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,360 | 5.5% |
No High School 1.57%
Some High School 33.44%
Some College 41.03%
Associate Degree 9.01%
Bachelor's Degree 8.62%
Graduate Degree 6.32%
What is the marital status of Conway residents?
A total of 11,207 people in Conway have never been married (which represents 49.1% of the total population), while 8,218 of them are wedded (36.01%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 352 (1.54%) and 2,156 (9.45%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 11,207 | 5.7% |
| Married | 8,218 | 5.0% |
| Separated | 352 | -7.6% |
| Widowed | 1,242 | -7.0% |
| Divorced | 2,156 | 9.2% |
Never Married 49.1%
Married 36.01%
Separated 1.54%
Widowed 5.44%
Divorced 9.45%
What are the most common means of transportation in Conway?
The top three means of transportation people in Conway use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 8,671 residents commute by car, 350 prefer going to work by walking and 181 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 8,671 | 7.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 181 | 29.3% |
| Ferryboat | 8 | 33.3% |
| Bicycle | 70 | -27.8% |
| TaxiCab | 112 | -18.8% |
| Walk | 350 | 75.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Conway by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.