China Grove, North Carolina
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China Grove is a town located in Rowan County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,616.
Geography
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Location of China Grove, North Carolina
China Grove is located at 35°34'13" North, 80°34'41" West (35.570289, -80.577934)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.1 km² (2.0 mi²). 5.1 km² (2.0 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 3,616 people, 1,388 households, and 999 families residing in the town. The population density is 712.3/km² (1,847.9/mi²). There are 1,466 housing units at an average density of 288.8/km² (749.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 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. 9.43% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,388 households out of which 34.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% are married couples living together, 13.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% are non-families. 24.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.58 and the average family size is 3.05.
In the town the population is spread out with 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% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $36,580, and the median income for a family is $40,402. Males have a median income of $29,167 versus $21,932 for females. The per capita income for the town is $17,040. 12.8% of the population and 10.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 18.2% of those under the age of 18 and 7.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
Town of China Grove (http://www.chinagrovenc.gov)
Town of China Grove Police Department (http://www.cgpolice.com)
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