China Grove, North Carolina

Coordinates: 35°34′17″N 80°34′36″W / 35.57139°N 80.57667°W / 35.57139; -80.57667
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China Grove, North Carolina
Town
Town of China Grove
Main Street
Main Street
Location of China Grove, North Carolina
Location of China Grove, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°34′17″N 80°34′36″W / 35.57139°N 80.57667°W / 35.57139; -80.57667
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyRowan
Area
 • Total4.08 sq mi (10.57 km2)
 • Land4.08 sq mi (10.57 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation824 ft (251 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,434
 • Density1,086.50/sq mi (419.46/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28023
Area code704
FIPS code37-12480[3]
GNIS feature ID2406266[2]
Websitewww.chinagrovenc.gov

China Grove is a town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,434 at the 2020 census. The town is located just north of Landis and south of Salisbury. It was one of the first towns in the United States to have Rural Free Mail Delivery.

The town was named for a grove of chinaberry trees planted near the depot.[4]

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2), all of it land.

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
188026
1890174569.2%
1900887409.8%
1910852−3.9%
19201,02720.5%
19301,25822.5%
19401,56724.6%
19501,491−4.9%
19601,5000.6%
19701,78819.2%
19802,08116.4%
19902,73231.3%
20003,61632.4%
20103,563−1.5%
20204,43424.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

2020 census[edit]

China Grove racial composition[6]
Race Number Percentage
White (non-Hispanic) 3,312 74.7%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 329 7.42%
Native American 8 0.18%
Asian 65 1.47%
Pacific Islander 6 0.14%
Other/Mixed 176 3.97%
Hispanic or Latino 538 12.13%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,434 people, 1,696 households, and 927 families residing in the town.

2000 census[edit]

At the 2000 census there were 3,616 people in 1,388 households, including 999 families, in the city. The population density was 1,847.9 inhabitants per square mile (713.5/km2). There were 1,466 housing units at an average density of 749.2/sq mi (289.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 85.70% White, 6.97% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.94% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 5.39% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.43%.[3]

Of the 1,388 households 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 24.9% of households were one person and 11.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.05.

The age distribution was 25.6% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.

The median household income was $36,580 and the median family income was $40,402. Males had a median income of $29,167 versus $21,932 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,040. About 10.2% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education[edit]

Most students in the town are served by the Rowan-Salisbury School System and primarily go to South Rowan High School, located in the town.[7]

Notable people[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: China Grove, North Carolina
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ Stansell, Ben (March 27, 2022). "Spirit of Rowan 2022: How China Grove earned its distinct name". Salisbury Post.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
  7. ^ "School Locations Map". Rowan-Salisbury School System. Archived from the original on December 13, 2012. Retrieved February 14, 2013.
  8. ^ "Wrestler Profiles: Jackie Fargo". Online World of Wrestling. Archived from the original on 2011-10-01. Retrieved 2011-09-06.
  9. ^ "Jack Lewis Faggart Sr". Salisbury Post (via Legacy.com). August 22, 2008. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
  10. ^ Rovi, Margaret Reges. "Curly Seckler Biography". CMT.com. AMG. Archived from the original on June 9, 2012. Retrieved September 28, 2011.

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