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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

River Bend

North Carolina · 2,923 residents · 2.513 sq mi
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River Bend is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,851. Population has grown 21% since 1990. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $129,900. With a median age of 56.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 27% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 56.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,923
+21%since 1990
from 2,408 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,163 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 958 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
56.7
+6%since 1990
from 53.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024River Bend
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,851
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,906 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,990
+55%since 1990
from $18,089 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.3%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$129,900
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $107,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$736
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $605 in 1990
US average: $602
83.4%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 77.9% in 1990
16.6% rent
2.6
−5%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(2,280)
Black4.5%(108)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(7)
Asian0.8%(20)
Diversity Score13.3%(321)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(2,698)
Black5.7%(167)
Hispanic / Latino1%(30)
Asian0.4%(11)
Diversity Score16.8%(492)
17
+26%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.5%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 33.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.2%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 90.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.6%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.2 min
−21%since 1990
from 16.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in River Bend, North Carolina?

River Bend, North Carolina has about 2,923 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in River Bend, North Carolina earns about $49,851 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 $129,900, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in River Bend, North Carolina?

About 35.5% 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 2.3% of people in River Bend, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has River Bend, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, River Bend, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 515 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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