River Bend, NC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of River Bend decreased by 28. In this period, the peak population was 3,143 in the year 2012. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,949 | - | - |
| 2001 | 2,928 | -21 | -0.71% |
| 2002 | 2,869 | -59 | -2.02% |
| 2003 | 2,823 | -46 | -1.60% |
| 2004 | 2,800 | -23 | -0.81% |
| 2005 | 2,776 | -24 | -0.86% |
| 2006 | 2,783 | 7 | 0.25% |
| 2007 | 2,776 | -7 | -0.25% |
| 2008 | 2,788 | 12 | 0.43% |
| 2009 | 2,812 | 24 | 0.86% |
| 2010 | 3,120 | 308 | 10.95% |
| 2011 | 3,135 | 15 | 0.48% |
| 2012 | 3,143 | 8 | 0.26% |
| 2013 | 3,120 | -23 | -0.73% |
| 2014 | 3,114 | -6 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 3,080 | -34 | -1.09% |
| 2016 | 3,058 | -22 | -0.71% |
| 2017 | 3,042 | -16 | -0.52% |
| 2018 | 3,041 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2019 | 3,031 | -10 | -0.33% |
| 2020 | 2,894 | -137 | -4.52% |
| 2021 | 2,881 | -13 | -0.45% |
| 2022 | 2,901 | 20 | 0.69% |
| 2023 | 2,921 | 20 | 0.69% |
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River Bend, NC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, River Bend's population increased by 171 (5.80%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, River Bend's population decreased by 226 (7.24%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, River Bend's population increased by 27 (0.93%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
River Bend's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 2,921.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, River Bend's population peaked in year 2012 at 3,143.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, River Bend's population was lowest in year 2005 at 2,776.
River Bend, NC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of River Bend grew year by year for 8 years and declined for 15 years.
From 2000 to 2023, River Bend had an average annual population growth rate of 0.04% per year. Overall the population shrank 0.95% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
River Bend annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.04% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 River Bend population grew the most, with an increase of 308 people (a 10.95% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 River Bend population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 137 people (a 4.52% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is River Bend, NC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, River Bend's population increased by 40 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 20 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 20 (0.69%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of River Bend, NC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of River Bend decreased by 199 (6.38%). The population was highest at 3,114 in the year 2014 and lowest at 2,881 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.65%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)