River Bend is a town located in Craven County North Carolina. River Bend has a 2024 population of 2,930. River Bend is currently growing at a rate of 0.31% annually and its population has increased by 1.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,894 in 2020.
The average household income in River Bend is $82,947 with a poverty rate of 8.9%. The median age in River Bend is 52.5 years: 53.3 years for males, and 51.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of River Bend was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,424 | 83.7% |
| Black or African American | 365 | 12.6% |
| Two or more races | 91 | 3.14% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,345 | 2.05 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
| Married | 741 | 2.42 | 96 | 4 |
| Non Family | 470 | 1.18 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Female | 81 | 2.89 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Male | 53 | 3.13 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
2.49
Average Family Size
2.05
Average Household Size
88.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 159 | 6.77% |
| Associates Degree | 192 | 8.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 477 | 20.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 307 | 13.07% |
| High School Graduate | 405 | 17.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 1.41% |
| Some College | 775 | 33.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,033 | 1,911 | 740 |
| Black | 242 | 204 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 38 | 9 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 19 | 7 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Islander | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 36.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,417 | $53,750 | $45,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,335 | $43,697 | $35,478 |
| Some College | $36,213 | $43,576 | $35,313 |
$37,335
Average Earnings
$43,697
Average Male
$35,478
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.9% of River Bend residents speak only English, while 5.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 355 | 128 | 36.06% |
| White | 2,315 | 114 | 4.92% |
| Native | 13 | 13 | 100% |
8.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.8%
Male Poverty Rate
8.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in River Bend is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in River Bend is White, with 4.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.81% |
| High School | 18.27% |
| Some College | 4.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 1.48% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,598 | $97,646 |
| Households | $68,314 | $82,947 |
| Married Families | $95,972 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,300 | $53,775 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.5%
Male Marriage Rate
54.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
376
Number of Veterans
270
Male Veterans
106
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 116 |
| First Gulf War | 84 |
| Second Gulf War | 58 |
| Korea | 41 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 151 |
| 35 to 54 | 101 |
| 65 to 74 | 80 |
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 361 | 16.23% |
| Black | 15 | 4.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.7%
Labor Force Participation
44.3%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
39.95%
Born in River Bend
98.14%
Native Born
1.86%
Foreign Born
0.21%
Non Citizen
1.66%
Naturalized
98.14% of River Bend residents were born in the United States, with 39.95% having been born in North Carolina. 0.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,975 | 9 | 0.3% |
| 2028 | 2,966 | 9 | 0.3% |
| 2027 | 2,957 | 9 | 0.31% |
| 2026 | 2,948 | 9 | 0.31% |
| 2025 | 2,939 | 9 | 0.31% |
| 2024 | 2,930 | 9 | 0.31% |
| 2023 | 2,921 | 20 | 0.69% |
| 2022 | 2,901 | 20 | 0.69% |
| 2021 | 2,881 | -13 | -0.45% |
| 2020 | 2,894 | -137 | -4.52% |
| 2019 | 3,031 | -10 | -0.33% |
| 2018 | 3,041 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2017 | 3,042 | -16 | -0.52% |
| 2016 | 3,058 | -22 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 3,080 | -34 | -1.09% |
| 2014 | 3,114 | -6 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 3,120 | -23 | -0.73% |
| 2012 | 3,143 | 8 | 0.26% |
| 2011 | 3,135 | 15 | 0.48% |
| 2010 | 3,120 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,923 | -52 | -1.75% |