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Conway, North Carolina
Commercial buildings on South Church Street
Commercial buildings on South Church Street
Location of Conway, North Carolina
Location of Conway, North Carolina
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Northampton
Area
 • Total 1.82 sq mi (4.72 km2)
 • Land 1.82 sq mi (4.72 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
102 ft (31 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 752
 • Density 412.28/sq mi (159.21/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
27820
Area code(s) 252
FIPS code 37-14400
GNIS feature ID 2406307

Conway is a small town located in Northampton County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's a friendly place where people live and work. In 2010, about 836 people called Conway home. It is also part of the larger Roanoke Rapids area, which helps connect it to nearby communities.

Where is Conway Located?

Conway is found in the eastern part of North Carolina. It covers an area of about 1.8 square miles (4.7 square kilometers). This means it's a fairly small and cozy town. All of Conway's area is land, so there are no big lakes or rivers within its borders.

Who Lives in Conway?

Conway has seen its population change over the years. In 2020, there were 752 people living here. This number helps us understand how many people call Conway home.

Conway's Population Over Time

Historical population
Census Pop.
1920 294
1930 400 36.1%
1940 449 12.3%
1950 618 37.6%
1960 662 7.1%
1970 694 4.8%
1980 678 −2.3%
1990 759 11.9%
2000 734 −3.3%
2010 836 13.9%
2020 752 −10.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

A Look at Conway's Community

In 2020, there were 752 people living in Conway. These people made up 306 households and 221 families. The community is made up of people from different backgrounds. About 49% of the residents were White, and about 45% were Black or African American. A smaller number of people were Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 2% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino. This mix of people makes Conway a diverse place to live.

Famous People From Conway

Some talented people have grown up in Conway and gone on to achieve great things.

Sports Stars from Conway

  • Stu Flythe: He was a professional baseball player. Stu played in MLB, which is the highest level of baseball in the United States.
  • Fred Vinson: Fred is a former professional basketball player. He played in the NBA, which is the top basketball league. Today, he is a coach, helping new players learn the game.

See also

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