China Grove town, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

China Grove town is a small community located in North Carolina, within Rowan County. The total population is 4,487. It ranks as the 189th most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in China Grove town is 34.7 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in China Grove town is $53,717. This is 23% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 32% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.4%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $207,500. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in China Grove town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 23.4%. The Black or African American population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 20.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (23.4% vs 10.9%).

Education

13.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for China Grove town, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 774 Census-designated places in North Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.