CITY · 1990 CENSUS

River Road

North Carolina · 3,885 residents · 7.089 sq mi

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The short version

River Road has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,219. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $81,500.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 35.2

US median: 33.0

Average education

19% 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

Total population

3,885

−5%vs 2000

vs 4,094 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Population density

548 / sq mi

−5%vs 2000

vs 578 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

35.2

−9%vs 2000

vs 38.8 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20243K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$29,219

−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $39,178 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$15,096

−22%vs 2000

vs $19,316 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

14.0%

−8.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 22.3% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$81,500

+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $88,200 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$360

+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $406 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

79.3%

+1.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 77.8% in 2000

20.7% rent

Afford Score

2.8

+24%vs 2000

vs 2.3 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic62.9%(2,574)

Black26.1%(1,070)

Hispanic / Latino9.8%(402)

Asian0.2%(9)

Other0%

Diversity Score64.7%(2,649)

1990

White, non-Hispanic76.8%(2,982)

Black22.8%(886)

Hispanic / Latino1.1%(42)

Asian0%(0)

Other0.4%(17)

Diversity Score46.5%(1,808)

Diversity Score

−28%vs 2000

vs 65 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

18.7%

−5.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 24.5% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

78.7%

−2.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 81.4% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

6.6%

−0.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.9% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

19.2 min

+28%vs 2000

vs 15.0 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in River Road, North Carolina?

River Road, North Carolina has about 3,885 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in River Road, North Carolina earns about $29,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is River Road, North Carolina expensive?

In River Road, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $81,500, and the typical rent is about $360 a month.

How educated are people in River Road, North Carolina?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in River Road, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 14.0% of people in River Road, 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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