How many towns are in Rowan?

Rowan contains 14 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.

Rowan, North Carolina: Median Home Price, Schools & Crime by Town

Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research

About Rowan

The most populated towns are Salisbury, China Grove, and Locke.

Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.

Towns in Rowan

14 towns, by population.

Salisbury31,267 pop.
China Grove27,730 pop.
Locke15,238 pop.
Franklin14,331 pop.
Atwell12,892 pop.
Litaker11,688 pop.
Gold Hill11,481 pop.
Providence10,582 pop.
Morgan3,919 pop.
Cleveland3,396 pop.
Mount Ulla2,189 pop.
Unity1,930 pop.
Steele1,651 pop.
Scotch Irish1,581 pop.

Rowan at a glance: frequently asked questions

What state is Rowan in?: Rowan is in North Carolina.
How many towns are in Rowan?: Rowan contains 14 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.

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