East Bend, NC Demographics

A map of East Bend's Population by Race

East Bend, North Carolina has an estimated population of 715, a large increase from the 634 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.1% White, 14.8% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, 1.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Bend, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Bend has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Bend, that probability was 24.9% in 2020 and 33.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Bend is ranked the 522nd most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). East Bend was ranked the 524th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Bend's White Population

573 residents of East Bend, or 80.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Bend is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. East Bend ranks 168th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Bend's White population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of East Bend's population has decreased from 86.1% to 80.1%.

East Bend is more White than neighboring Smithtown (35.5% White), Pinnacle (72.4% White), Lewisville (78.1% White), and Tobaccoville (72.3% White). East Bend is less White than neighboring King (81.9% White).

East Bend's Black Population

9 residents of East Bend, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Bend is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. East Bend ranks 628th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Bend's Black population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Black residents' share of East Bend's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.3%.

East Bend is more Black than neighboring Smithtown (0% Black). East Bend is less Black than neighboring Pinnacle (8% Black), Lewisville (12.4% Black), Tobaccoville (20% Black), and King (6% Black).

East Bend's Asian Population

0 residents of East Bend, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Bend is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. East Bend ranks 627th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Bend's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of East Bend's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

East Bend is less Asian than neighboring Lewisville (0.2% Asian), Tobaccoville (0.3% Asian), and King (0.3% Asian).

East Bend's Hispanic Population

106 residents of East Bend, or 14.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Bend is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. East Bend ranks 245th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Bend's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 89.3%. Hispanic residents' share of East Bend's population has increased from 8.8% to 14.8%.

East Bend is more Hispanic than neighboring Pinnacle (10.2% Hispanic), Lewisville (5.5% Hispanic), Tobaccoville (3.1% Hispanic), and King (6.3% Hispanic). East Bend is less Hispanic than neighboring Smithtown (64.5% Hispanic).

East Bend's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of East Bend, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Bend is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. East Bend ranks 591st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Bend's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Bend's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

East Bend is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pinnacle (1.7% Native American/Other), Lewisville (0.4% Native American/Other), Tobaccoville (2.6% Native American/Other), and King (0.2% Native American/Other).

East Bend's Multiracial Population

27 residents of East Bend, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Bend is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. East Bend ranks 608th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Bend's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 58.8%. Multiracial residents' share of East Bend's population has increased from 2.7% to 3.8%.

East Bend is more Multiracial than neighboring Smithtown (0% Multiracial), Lewisville (3.4% Multiracial), and Tobaccoville (1.6% Multiracial). East Bend is less Multiracial than neighboring Pinnacle (7.8% Multiracial), and King (5.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.