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China Grove, North Carolina

Town · Population 4,610 · #162 in North Carolina
China Grove, North Carolina

China Grove is a town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,434 at the 2020 census.

Photo & intro: Wikipedia

About China Grove

Set in the western part of North Carolina, China Grove is a small town, home to 4,610 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, China Grove is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 4.55 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,013 residents per square mile.

What Makes China Grove Unique

  • Positioned in western North Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of North Carolina — one of 776 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in China Grove

  • Gary's Bar-B-Cue — barbecue
  • China Grove Family House — american
  • Jimmie’s Restaurant
  • No Way Jose's — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Sound Money Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in China Grove

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in China Grove

  • Bostian Elementary
  • Carson High
  • China Grove Elementary
  • China Grove Middle
  • Millbridge Elementary
  • South Rowan High

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Population (2024)4,610
Rank in state#162 of 549
Land area4.55 sq mi
Density1,013/sq mi
Coordinates35.5725, -80.5748

🗺️ Map of China Grove