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 $80,996 with a poverty rate of 21.01%. The median age in River Road is 44.1 years: 43 years for males, and 47.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of River Road was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,377 | 67.57% |
| Black or African American | 639 | 18.16% |
| Other race | 367 | 10.43% |
| Two or more races | 135 | 3.84% |
| 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 | 1,635 | 2.15 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Non Family | 643 | 1.31 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
| Married | 604 | 2.64 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Female | 300 | 2.89 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Male | 88 | 2.44 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
2.64
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
68.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 236 | 8.96% |
| Associates Degree | 157 | 5.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 439 | 16.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 313 | 11.88% |
| High School Graduate | 532 | 20.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 375 | 14.23% |
| Some College | 583 | 22.13% |
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 | 1,725 | 1,562 | 739 |
| Black | 512 | 391 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 398 | 71 | 13 |
| Other Race | 224 | 22 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.55%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 42.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,481 | $82,679 | $49,049 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $46,250 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,864 | $39,905 | $2,499 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $35,970 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,458 | $38,560 | $34,464 |
| Some College | $29,482 | $28,464 | $40,542 |
$37,458
Average Earnings
$38,560
Average Male
$34,464
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.77% of River Road residents speak only English, while 15.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 714 | 426 | 59.66% |
| Black | 639 | 313 | 48.98% |
| Other | 367 | 245 | 66.76% |
21.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.16%
Male Poverty Rate
23.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in River Road is Other, with 66.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in River Road is Black, with 48.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.63% |
| High School | 21.8% |
| Some College | 1.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 21.56% |
| Male Employed | 12.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,500 | $90,028 |
| Households | $47,978 | $80,996 |
| Married Families | $110,192 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,819 | $63,412 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
288
Number of Veterans
223
Male Veterans
65
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 107 |
| First Gulf War | 94 |
| Vietnam | 93 |
| Korea | 31 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 107 |
| 55 to 64 | 77 |
| 18 to 34 | 42 |
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 211 | 10.7% |
| Black | 77 | 15.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
63.9%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
69.87%
Born in River Road
92.75%
Native Born
7.25%
Foreign Born
7.25%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
92.75% of River Road residents were born in the United States, with 69.87% having been born in North Carolina. 7.25% 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% |