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China Spring, TX
Census-designated place in McLennan County, Texas.
Population
1,126
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
244
ZIP codes
0
China Spring and its ZIP codes
China Spring at a glance
- China Spring is about 2.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,792, 10% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $248,400 (12% below Texas).
Local data for China Spring, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
China Spring, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,792
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median home value
$248,400
Homeownership
76.3%
Bachelor's or higher
6.7%
Median age
32.4
Average commute
16.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (326), Irish Americans (135), German Americans (98).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McLennan County. PPP loans are for China Spring.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,483
122,992 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,851
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.1B
FY 2026, $7,943 per person
How people get to work
China Spring, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.7%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other13.3%
- Worked from home13.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
China Spring, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
923
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
770
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 36°F
36.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in China Spring, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.9%
U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near China Spring
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GholsonCity | 6.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Willow GroveCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 5.2 |
| Valley MillsCity | 7.9 mi | 1.2 |
| WacoCity | 10 mi | 91 |
| WoodwayCity | 11 mi | 6.6 |
| CrawfordTown | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Lacy-LakeviewCity | 12 mi | 4.4 |
| Beverly HillsCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| RossCity | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| BellmeadCity | 13 mi | 6.9 |
| HewittCity | 15 mi | 6.9 |
| AquillaCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| McGregorCity | 16 mi | 22.6 |
| Laguna ParkCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3 |
| WestCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| RobinsonCity | 17 mi | 30.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is China Spring, TX in?
- China Spring is in McLennan County, Texas.
- What is the population of China Spring, TX?
- About 1,126 people live in China Spring, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near China Spring?
- Nearby places include Gholson (6.1 mi), Willow Grove (6.2 mi), Valley Mills (7.9 mi), Waco (10 mi), Woodway (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023