China Grove
Town in Rowan County, North Carolina

China Grove is a town in Rowan County, North Carolina, with 4,434 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 846 ft (258 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Landis, 2.2 miles SW.
- 4,434residents (2020 Census)
- 846 ftelevation · 258 m
- 4.6 sq miland area · 11.9 km²
- 967 / sq mipopulation density
- 28023ZIP code
About China Grove
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 town's rail depot.
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Living in China Grove
- Median household income
- $54,083
- Median home value
- $225,800
- Median rent
- $993/mo
- Median age
- 39.2
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China Grove had 4,434 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,434 |
|---|---|
| Density | 967 per sq mi (373 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
China Grove at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Rowan County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 4,434 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.59 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5723° N, 80.5749° W |
| ZIP code | 28023 |
| Official website | chinagrovenc.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3712480 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near China Grove
- Landis2.2 mi SW
- Enochville6.4 mi SW
- Faith6.7 mi E
- Granite Quarry7.6 mi NE
- Kannapolis7.6 mi SW
- Salisbury7.9 mi NE
- Rockwell9.4 mi E
- East Spencer11.3 mi NE
- Spencer12.3 mi NE
- Cleveland12.6 mi NW
- Concord12.9 mi S
- Gold Hill13.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about China Grove
What county is China Grove in?
China Grove is in Rowan County, North Carolina.
What is the population of China Grove, NC?
4,434 people lived in China Grove at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of China Grove, NC?
The ZIP code of China Grove is 28023.
What is the elevation of China Grove?
846 feet (258 m) above sea level.
What towns are near China Grove?
Landis (2.2 mi), Enochville (6.4 mi), Faith (6.7 mi), Granite Quarry (7.6 mi), Kannapolis (7.6 mi).
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