China Grove, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
China Grove, North Carolina
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Location of China Grove, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rowan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.08 sq mi (10.57 km2) |
| • Land | 4.08 sq mi (10.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 824 ft (251 m) |
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| • Total | 4,434 |
| • Density | 1,086.50/sq mi (419.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28023
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| Area code(s) | 704 |
| FIPS code | 37-12480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406266 |
China Grove is a town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States. In 2020, about 4,434 people lived there. The town is located just north of Landis and south of Salisbury.
Did you know China Grove was one of the first towns in the United States to have Rural Free Mail Delivery? This meant mail was delivered directly to people's homes, which was a big deal back then!
The town got its name from a group of chinaberry trees. These trees were planted near the old train station, which was called a depot.
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Where is China Grove?
China Grove is located in Rowan County, North Carolina. The town covers an area of about 4.08 square miles (10.57 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Who Lives in China Grove?
This section shows how the number of people living in China Grove has changed over many years. You can see the population grew quite a lot!
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 26 | — | |
| 1890 | 174 | 569.2% | |
| 1900 | 887 | 409.8% | |
| 1910 | 852 | −3.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,027 | 20.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,258 | 22.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,567 | 24.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,491 | −4.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,500 | 0.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,788 | 19.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,081 | 16.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,732 | 31.3% | |
| 2000 | 3,616 | 32.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,563 | −1.5% | |
| 2020 | 4,434 | 24.4% | |
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China Grove's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 4,434 people living in China Grove. There were 1,696 households and 927 families in the town.
Here's a quick look at the different groups of people who make up China Grove:
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 3,312 | 74.7% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 329 | 7.42% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 65 | 1.47% |
| Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.14% |
| Other/Mixed | 176 | 3.97% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 538 | 12.13% |
Education in China Grove
Most students in China Grove attend schools that are part of the Rowan-Salisbury School System. Many of them go to South Rowan High School, which is located right in the town.
Famous People from China Grove
Many interesting people have connections to China Grove! Here are a few:
- Carey Hoyt Bostian - He was a former Chancellor (the head leader) of North Carolina State University.
- Gary Chapman - He is a very popular author, famous for his book The Five Love Languages.
- Jackie Fargo (also known as Henry Faggart) - He was a professional wrestler who lived in China Grove. He helped guide the careers of other famous wrestlers like Jerry Lawler.
- Jack "Sonny Fargo" Faggart - He was also a professional wrestler.
- Jack Melchor - He is known as a venture capitalist, which means he invests money in new businesses.
- Curly Seckler - He was a talented mandolin player who performed with a famous music group called the Foggy Mountain Boys.
- Dillon Stevens - He is an actor and dancer. He is best known for playing the character Michael in touring shows of Billy Elliot the Musical.
- Wednesday 13 - He is a rock musician.
See also
In Spanish: China Grove (Carolina del Norte) para niños
