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China, Texas

City · Population 1,298 · #737 in Texas
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China, Texas

China is a city in Jefferson County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,260 at the 2020 census.

Photo & intro: Wikipedia

About China

China, TX is a small town located in eastern Texas counting 1,298 people who proudly call it home.

China holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.36 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 954 residents per square mile.

📰 China News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes China Unique

  • The only place in America named China — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
  • Positioned in eastern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in China

  • Dickey's Barbecue Pit — barbecue

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in China

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

🏫 Schools in China

  • CHINA EL
  • NEW AE

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

⚡ Quick Facts

StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,298
Rank in state#737 of 1,224
Land area1.36 sq mi
Density954/sq mi
Coordinates30.0411, -94.3376

🗺️ Map of China