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River Bend

North Carolina · 2,902 residents · 2.513 sq mi
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River Bend has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $172,700. With a median age of 58.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,902
−1%since 2000
from 2,923 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,155 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,163 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.2
+3%since 2000
from 56.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024River Bend
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,750
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,851 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,254
+26%since 2000
from $27,990 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,700
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$926
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $736 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
18.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−2%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(2,449)
Black8%(231)
Hispanic / Latino3%(86)
Asian0.7%(21)
Other4.3%(126)
Diversity Score35.5%(1,031)
Diversity Score
36
+111%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 35.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+44%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 92.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 42.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.5%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in River Bend, North Carolina?

River Bend, North Carolina has about 2,902 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in River Bend, North Carolina earns about $67,750 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 $172,700, and the typical rent is about $926 a month.

How educated are people in River Bend, North Carolina?

About 32.4% 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 10.1% 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 494 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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