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Conyers, Georgia Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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Conyers, incorporated February 16, 1854, is the county seat of Rockdale County. The city was named for a local physician who donated a right-of-way for the first railroad and a lot in town for the railway depot.

In addition, most of downtown Conyers, both the residential and business districts, as well as the Dial Mill (1830) and the first Rockdale County Jail (1897) are listed on the National Register.

Conyers was the venue for the equestrian and mountain-biking events for the 1996 Olympics. The International Horse Park was constructed for the events.

One of Conyer’s main attractions is the Monastery of the Holy Ghost founded in 1944. These monks are self-sufficient and their greenhouse offers the largest selection of bonsai accessories in the nation.

The Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival, held each spring, is a popular multi-cultural event that features arts and crafts, exhibits and entertainment.

Population: 10,689. Estimated population in July 2024: 12,205 (+14.2% change)
Males: 5,192 (48.6%), Females: 5,497 (51.4%)

Rockdale County

Zip codes: 30012, 30013, 30094.

Demographics

Median resident age: 30.4 years
Median household income: $35,789
Median house value: $80,500

Population by Race

Races in Conyers:

  • White Non-Hispanic (51.8%)
  • Black (33.4%)
  • Hispanic (10.8%)
  • Other race (3.8%)
  • Two or more races (1.5%)
  • Asian Indian (0.8%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)
  • Vietnamese (0.6%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: United States (11.0%), Irish (8.9%), English (6.8%), German (6.5%), French (2.3%), Italian (1.3%).

Elevation: 904 feet

Land area: 11.8 square miles

Map of Conyers, GA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Conyers

  • High school or higher: 73.0%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 16.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.5%
  • Unemployed: 6.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Conyers city

  • Never married: 29.6%
  • Now married: 44.9%
  • Separated: 4.5%
  • Widowed: 7.2%
  • Divorced: 13.8%

12.3% Foreign born (8.6% Latin America, 2.4% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: +2,206 (+26.0%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Conyers:

  • ROCKDALE HOSPITAL (1412 MILSTEAD AV NE)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Conyers:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Conyers:

  • THE WILLIAM B HARTSFIELD ATLANTA INTL (about 29 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Abbreviation: ATL)
  • DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE (about 38 miles; MARIETTA, GA; Abbreviation: MGE)
  • ATHENS/BEN EPPS (about 52 miles; ATHENS, GA; Abbreviation: AHN)

Other public-use airports nearest to Conyers:

Colleges and Universities

College/University in Conyers:

  • ARTISTIC BEAUTY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 90; Location: 1820 HWY 20 STE 200; Private, for-profit)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Conyers:

  • GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE (about 17 miles; DECATUR, GA; Full-time enrollment: 8,213)
  • DEVRY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 22 miles; DECATUR, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,486)
  • CLAYTON COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (about 23 miles; MORROW, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,953)
  • GWINNETT TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 24 miles; LAWRENCEVILLE, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,215)
  • EMORY UNIVERSITY (about 24 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 10,839)
  • GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 28 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 17,302)
  • GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 29 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 13,841)

Schools

Public high schools in Conyers:

  • HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,489; Location: 2400 GRANADE ROAD; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • SALEM HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,444; Location: 3551 UNDERWOOD ROAD; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • ROCKDALE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,426; Location: 1174 BULLDOG CIRCLE; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high schools in Conyers:

  • VICTORY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 377; Location: 1151 FLAT SHOALS RD; Grades: PK – 12)
  • PHILADEPHIA CHRISITAN SCHOOL (Students: 372; Location: 2360 OLD COVINGTON HWY; Grades: PK – 12)
  • LIBERTY PARENTAL GUIDANCE SCH (Students: 4; Location: 921 O`KELLEY STREET; Grades: 11 – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Conyers:

  • EDWARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,289; Location: 2633 STANTON ROAD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,272; Location: 3205 UNDERWOOD ROAD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • CONYERS MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,113; Location: 400 SIGMAN ROAD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • FLAT SHOALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 679; Location: 1455 FLAT SHOALS ROAD; Grades: KG – 05)
  • BARKSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 607; Location: 596 OGLESBY BRIDGE ROAD; Grades: KG – 05)
  • HONEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 598; Location: 700 HONEY CREEK ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • SHOAL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 580; Location: 1300 MCWILLIAMS ROAD; Grades: KG – 05)
  • PEEK’S CHAPEL ELEMENTARY (Students: 572; Location: 2800 AVALON PARKWAY; Grades: PK – 05)
  • HOUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 531; Location: 2930 HIGHWAY 20 NORTH; Grades: PK – 05)
  • SIMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 529; Location: 1821 WALKER ROAD; Grades: KG – 05)

Private primary/middle schools in Conyers:

  • YOUNG AMERICANS CHRISTIAN SCH (Students: 154; Location: 2455 OLD SALEM RD SE; Grades: KG – 8)
  • WOODLEE’S CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 119; Location: 2125 OLD SALEM ROAD; Grades: PK – 4)
  • EMMANUEL CHILDREN’S CENTER (Students: 64; Location: 1615 OLD MCDONOUGH ROAD; Grades: PK – 2)
  • MONTESSORI CHILDRENS COTTAGE (Students: 42; Location: 939 BANK STREET; Grades: PK – 4)
  • SPRINGS ACADEMY (Students: 5; Location: P.O. BOX 81730; Grades: 9 – 10; Girls only)

Libraries

Library in Conyers:

  • CONYERS-ROCKDALE LIBRARY SYSTEM (Operating income: $1,020,901; Location: 864 GREEN STREET; 91,260 books; 4,325 audio materials; 5,423 video materials; 113 serial subscriptions)

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