China Grove, North Carolina
China Grove, North Carolina | |
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City | |
 China Grove Roller Mill Museum | |
 Location of China Grove, North Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 35°34′13″N 80°34′41″W / 35.57028°N 80.57806°WCoordinates: 35°34′13″N 80°34′41″W / 35.57028°N 80.57806°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rowan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.61 sq mi (9.34 km2) |
| • Land | 3.61 sq mi (9.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 3,563 |
| • Estimate (2019)[4] | 4,220 |
| • Density | 1,169.95/sq mi (451.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 28023 |
| Area code(s) | 704 |
| FIPS code | 37-12480[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1019666[3] |
| Website | www |
China Grove is a city in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,563 at the 2010 census. The city 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.
Geography[]
China Grove is located at 35°34′13″N 80°34′41″W / 35.57028°N 80.57806°W (35.570289, -80.577934).[5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2), all of it land.
Demographics[]
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 4,220 | [4] | 18.4% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] | |||
At the 2000 census there were 3,616 people in 1,388 households, including 999 families, in the city. The population density was 1,847.9 people per square mile (712.3/km²). There were 1,466 housing units at an average density of 749.2 per square mile (288.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 85.70% White, 6.97% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.94% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 5.39% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.43%.[2]
Of the 1,388 households 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 24.9% of households were one person and 11.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.05.
The age distribution was 25.6% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.
The median household income was $36,580 and the median family income was $40,402. Males had a median income of $29,167 versus $21,932 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,040. About 10.2% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.
Education[]
Most students in the town are served by the Rowan-Salisbury School System and primarily go to South Rowan High School, located in the town.[7]
Notable people[]
- Gary Chapman, best-selling author of The Five Love Languages
- Jackie Fargo (a.k.a. Henry Faggart), former professional wrestler resided in China Grove. Fargo once led the careers of Jerry Lawler and The Fabulous Ones Stan Lane and Steve Keirn.[8]
- Jack "Sonny Fargo" Faggart, professional wrestler.[9]
- Curly Seckler, mandolin player with the Foggy Mountain Boys[10]
- Dillon Stevens, actor and dancer best known for playing Michael in touring productions of Billy Elliot the Musical
- Wednesday 13, rock musician
- Carey Hoyt Bostian, former Chancellor of North Carolina State University
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "School Locations Map". Rowan-Salisbury School System. Archived from the original on December 13, 2012. Retrieved February 14, 2013.
- ^ "Wrestler Profiles: Jackie Fargo". Online World of Wrestling. Archived from the original on 2011-10-01. Retrieved 2011-09-06.
- ^ "Jack Lewis Faggart Sr". Salisbury Post (via Legacy.com). August 22, 2008. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ Rovi, Margaret Reges. "Curly Seckler Biography". CMT.com. AMG. Retrieved September 28, 2011.
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