China Grove, North Carolina
Geography
China Grove is located at 35°34'13" North, 80°34'41" West (35.570289, -80.577934)1.
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 census2 of 2000, there were 3,616 people, 1,388 households, and 999 families residing in the town. The population density was 712.3/km² (1,847.9/mi²). There were 1,466 housing units at an average density of 288.8/km² (749.2/mi²). 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. 9.43% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,388 households out of which 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 all households were made up of individuals and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the town the population was 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 were 65 years of age 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 income for a household in the town was $36,580, and the median income for a family 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. 12.8% of the population and 10.2% of families were below the poverty line. 18.2% of those under the age of 18 and 7.5% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
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Coordinates: 35.570289° N -80.577934° E