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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

River Bend

North Carolina · 2,408 residents · 2.513 sq mi
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River Bend is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $38,906. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 515 residents. 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $107,000. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 46% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,408
−18%vs 2000
vs 2,923 in 2000
1990 – 2025
958 / sq mi
−18%vs 2000
vs 1,163 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
53.3
−6%vs 2000
vs 56.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024River Bend
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,906
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,851 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,089
−35%vs 2000
vs $27,990 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$107,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $129,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$605
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $736 in 2000
US average: $450
77.9%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.4% in 2000
22.1% rent
2.8
+6%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(2,698)
Black5.7%(167)
Hispanic / Latino1%(30)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.8%(492)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(2,280)
Black4.5%(108)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(7)
Asian0.8%(20)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.3%(321)
13
−21%vs 2000
vs 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.1%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.3%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.6%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
+26%vs 2000
vs 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in River Bend, North Carolina?

River Bend, North Carolina has about 2,408 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in River Bend, North Carolina?

The typical household in River Bend, North Carolina earns about $38,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is River Bend, North Carolina expensive?

In River Bend, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $107,000, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in River Bend, North Carolina?

About 33.1% of adults age 25 and over in River Bend, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in River Bend, North Carolina?

About 3.5% of people in River Bend, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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