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China Grove

North Carolina · 4,434 residents · 4.521 sq mi
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China Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,710. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $122,500. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,434
+23%since 2000
from 3,616 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
981 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 800 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+9%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024China Grove
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,710
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,580 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,829
+69%since 2000
from $17,040 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$740
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
31.8% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+43%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(2,953)
Black7%(252)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(341)
Asian0.9%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.2%(1,381)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(3,312)
Black7.4%(329)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(538)
Asian1.5%(65)
Other3%(134)
Diversity Score50.7%(2,250)
Diversity Score
51
+33%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−16.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−63.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in China Grove, North Carolina?

China Grove, North Carolina has about 4,434 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in China Grove, North Carolina?

The typical household in China Grove, North Carolina earns about $38,710 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is China Grove, North Carolina expensive?

In China Grove, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $122,500, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in China Grove, North Carolina?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in China Grove, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in China Grove, North Carolina?

About 20.6% of people in China Grove, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has China Grove, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, China Grove, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,702 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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