River Road is a CDP located in Beaufort County North Carolina. River Road has a 2024 population of 3,359. River Road is currently declining at a rate of -2.16% annually and its population has decreased by -6.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,578 in 2020.
The average household income in River Road is $77,087 with a poverty rate of 22.07%. The median age in River Road is 46.4 years: 43.4 years for males, and 49.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of River Road was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,504 | 71.4% |
| Black or African American | 720 | 20.53% |
| Other race | 242 | 6.9% |
| Two or more races | 41 | 1.17% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,665 | 2.11 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Non Family | 717 | 1.24 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Married | 610 | 2.74 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Female | 325 | 2.83 | 56 | 44 |
| Male | 13 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
2.68
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
70.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 227 | 8.56% |
| Associates Degree | 240 | 9.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 410 | 15.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 342 | 12.9% |
| High School Graduate | 540 | 20.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 335 | 12.63% |
| Some College | 558 | 21.04% |
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 | 1,774 | 1,639 | 738 |
| Black | 548 | 389 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 330 | 62 | 14 |
| Other Race | 120 | 14 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.39%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 41.6%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,393 | $81,750 | $46,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $46,364 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,214 | $36,401 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,470 | $34,276 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,852 | $35,557 | $36,352 |
| Some College | $27,500 | $26,777 | $39,079 |
$35,852
Average Earnings
$35,557
Average Male
$36,352
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.67% of River Road residents speak only English, while 12.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 589 | 451 | 76.57% |
| Black | 720 | 267 | 37.08% |
| Other | 242 | 228 | 94.21% |
| White | 2,157 | 56 | 2.6% |
22.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.79%
Male Poverty Rate
26.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in River Road is Other, with 94.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in River Road is White, with 2.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59.07% |
| High School | 4.44% |
| Some College | 4.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 41.79% |
| Female Employed | 20.83% |
| Male Employed | 4.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,909 | $93,715 |
| Households | $46,434 | $77,087 |
| Married Families | $109,643 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,170 | $51,068 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.8%
Male Marriage Rate
39.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
209
Number of Veterans
209
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 98 |
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| Korea | 31 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 93 |
| 65 to 74 | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 190 | 9.17% |
| Black | 19 | 3.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
7.2%
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
70.86%
Born in River Road
94.44%
Native Born
5.56%
Foreign Born
5.56%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
94.44% of River Road residents were born in the United States, with 70.86% having been born in North Carolina. 5.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,359 | -74 | -2.16% |
| 2023 | 3,433 | -74 | -2.11% |
| 2022 | 3,507 | 263 | 8.11% |
| 2021 | 3,244 | -334 | -9.33% |
| 2020 | 3,578 | -248 | -6.48% |
| 2019 | 3,826 | 474 | 14.14% |
| 2018 | 3,352 | -35 | -1.03% |
| 2017 | 3,387 | -648 | -16.06% |
| 2016 | 4,035 | -89 | -2.16% |
| 2015 | 4,124 | 327 | 8.61% |
| 2014 | 3,797 | -596 | -13.57% |
| 2013 | 4,393 | -128 | -2.83% |
| 2012 | 4,521 | -164 | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 4,685 | 291 | 6.62% |
| 2010 | 4,394 | 0 | 0% |