China Grove

Town in Rowan County, North Carolina

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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.

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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Median household income
$54,083
Median home value
$225,800
Median rent
$993/mo
Median age
39.2
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China Grove, NC population

China Grove had 4,434 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,434
Density967 per sq mi (373 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

China Grove at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyRowan County
TypeTown
Population4,434 (2020)
Land area4.59 sq mi (11.9 km²)
Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Coordinates35.5723° N, 80.5749° W
ZIP code28023
Official websitechinagrovenc.gov
Census code (GEOID)3712480

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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