River Bend, NC Demographics

The total population of River Bend is estimated to be 2,914 with 1,313 males (45.06%) and 1,601 females (54.94%). There are 288 more females than males in River Bend.
The median household income in River Bend was $77,936 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 1,166(1.52%) from $76,770 in 2020. This income is 104.46% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, River Bend sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $108,161. Overall, the median household income for the town of River Bend stands at $77,936.
In River Bend, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $52,818 for males and $32,176 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $61,353 for males and $55,397 for females.
In River Bend, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, White households report a median household income of $81,227, while Black or African American households have a median household income of $40,950.
In 2022, the population of River Bend was 2,909, a 0.90% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, River Bend's population was 2,883, a decline of 0.38% compared to a population of 2,894 in 2020.
The median age in River Bend, NC is 56.7, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 7.06% were under the age of 15, 10.94% aged 15 to 29, 43.06% aged 30 to 64, 34.20% aged 65 to 84, and 4.74% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of River Bend population: 85.65% are White, 10.43% are Black or African American, 0.65% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 3.27% are multiracial.