This was 10.8 percent lower than the state average of 41.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,488.
85.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Conover for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 831 | 14.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,629 | 29.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 137 | 2.5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 431 | 7.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 806 | 14.5 |
| Associate's degree | 584 | 10.5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 825 | 14.8 |
| Master's degree | 252 | 4.5 |
| Professional school degree | 19 | 0.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 52 | 0.9 |
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