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China Grove

Texas · 1,149 residents (2025 est.) · 4.313 sq mi
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China Grove is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,162. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $359,800. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,215
−3%since 2000
from 1,247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
282 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 289 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.1
+26%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,149 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8001K1K2K2K1990201020202024China Grove
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,162
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,362
+139%since 2000
from $22,745 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+28%since 2010
from 0.326 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$359,800
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
7.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+105%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(881)
Black5.1%(64)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(281)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.7%(669)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.5%(504)
Black10.9%(133)
Hispanic / Latino44.8%(544)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other2.2%(27)
Diversity Score76.9%(934)
Diversity Score
77
+43%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+95%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 92.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.7%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.4%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2012
from 13.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2017
from 82.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 76.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 20.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in China Grove, Texas?

China Grove, Texas has about 1,215 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in China Grove, Texas?

The typical household in China Grove, Texas earns about $103,162 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is China Grove, Texas expensive?

In China Grove, Texas, the median home is worth about $359,800.

How educated are people in China Grove, Texas?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in China Grove, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in China Grove, Texas?

About 4.8% of people in China Grove, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has China Grove, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, China Grove, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 337 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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