China Grove is a town located in Rowan County North Carolina. China Grove has a 2024 population of 4,611. China Grove is currently growing at a rate of 0.85% annually and its population has increased by 3.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,455 in 2020.
The average household income in China Grove is $64,910 with a poverty rate of 18.35%. The median age in China Grove is 34.7 years: 44.4 years for males, and 34.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of China Grove was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,223 | 71.83% |
| Two or more races | 544 | 12.12% |
| Other race | 432 | 9.63% |
| Black or African American | 184 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 85 | 1.89% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,993 | 2.24 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Married | 993 | 2.75 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Non Family | 696 | 1.27 | 54 | 46 |
| Female | 267 | 2.67 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Male | 37 | 3.54 | 27 | 73 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
66.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 294 | 9.11% |
| Associates Degree | 993 | 30.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 331 | 10.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 91 | 2.82% |
| High School Graduate | 749 | 23.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 280 | 8.68% |
| Some College | 488 | 15.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,375 | 2,002 | 293 |
| Hispanic | 551 | 350 | 91 |
| 2+ Races | 311 | 169 | 0 |
| Black | 184 | 184 | 38 |
| Other Race | 144 | 102 | 0 |
| Asian | 85 | 85 | 0 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 20.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,316 | $70,069 | $56,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,043 | $41,797 | $38,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,368 | $45,539 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,745 | $47,546 | $42,409 |
| Some College | $50,902 | $51,110 | $50,667 |
$46,745
Average Earnings
$47,546
Average Male
$42,409
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.07% of China Grove residents speak only English, while 23.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,050 | 388 | 36.95% |
| White | 3,034 | 376 | 12.39% |
| Multiple | 544 | 180 | 33.09% |
| Other | 432 | 166 | 38.43% |
| Black | 184 | 1 | 0.54% |
18.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.17%
Male Poverty Rate
20.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in China Grove is Other, with 38.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in China Grove is Black, with 0.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.59% |
| High School | 18.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.06% |
| Some College | 5.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 5.4% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,952 | $72,054 |
| Households | $53,717 | $64,910 |
| Married Families | $71,758 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,947 | $47,346 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.9%
Male Marriage Rate
51.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 15-19, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
205
Number of Veterans
186
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 88 |
| Second Gulf War | 45 |
| First Gulf War | 40 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 73 |
| 55 to 64 | 53 |
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
| 75+ | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 184 | 6.68% |
| Black | 21 | 11.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
6.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.91%
Born in China Grove
85.02%
Native Born
14.98%
Foreign Born
8.65%
Non Citizen
6.33%
Naturalized
85.02% of China Grove residents were born in the United States, with 52.91% having been born in North Carolina. 8.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,806 | 39 | 0.82% |
| 2028 | 4,767 | 39 | 0.82% |
| 2027 | 4,728 | 39 | 0.83% |
| 2026 | 4,689 | 39 | 0.84% |
| 2025 | 4,650 | 39 | 0.85% |
| 2024 | 4,611 | 39 | 0.85% |
| 2023 | 4,572 | 53 | 1.17% |
| 2022 | 4,519 | 43 | 0.96% |
| 2021 | 4,476 | 21 | 0.47% |
| 2020 | 4,455 | 223 | 5.27% |
| 2019 | 4,232 | 14 | 0.33% |
| 2018 | 4,218 | 9 | 0.21% |
| 2017 | 4,209 | 18 | 0.43% |
| 2016 | 4,191 | 36 | 0.87% |
| 2015 | 4,155 | 17 | 0.41% |
| 2014 | 4,138 | -4 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 4,142 | -4 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 4,146 | -8 | -0.19% |
| 2011 | 4,154 | -23 | -0.55% |
| 2010 | 4,177 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,616 | 884 | 32.36% |
| 1990 | 2,732 | -2,074 | -43.15% |