River Bend, NC Demographics

A map of River Bend's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,395	2,449	83.3%	84.4%
Black	356	231	12.4%	8.0%
Hispanic	76	86	2.6%	3.0%
Multiracial	27	93	0.9%	3.2%
Asian	17	21	0.6%	0.7%
Native American/Other	3	22	0.1%	0.8%

River Bend, North Carolina has an estimated population of 2,874, a less than 1% change from the 2,902 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.3% White, 12.4% Black, 2.6% Hispanic, 0.9% Multiracial, 0.6% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of River Bend, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

River Bend has become slightly 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 River Bend, that probability was 28.0% in 2020 and 28.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

River Bend is ranked the 268th 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). River Bend was ranked the 260th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

River Bend's White Population

2,395 residents of River Bend, or 83.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in River Bend is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. River Bend ranks 191st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Bend's White population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of River Bend's population has decreased from 84.4% to 83.3%.

River Bend is more White than neighboring New Bern (50.7% White), Pollocksville (60.9% White), and James City (75.4% White). River Bend is less White than neighboring Trent Woods (97.9% White), and Brices Creek (96% White).

River Bend's Black Population

356 residents of River Bend, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in River Bend is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. River Bend ranks 461st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Bend's Black population has grown by an estimated 54.1%. Black residents' share of River Bend's population has increased from 8.0% to 12.4%.

River Bend is more Black than neighboring Trent Woods (0% Black), and Brices Creek (2.3% Black). River Bend is less Black than neighboring New Bern (29.3% Black), Pollocksville (23.3% Black), and James City (17.3% Black).

River Bend's Asian Population

17 residents of River Bend, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in River Bend is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. River Bend ranks 345th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Bend's Asian population has declined by an estimated 19.0%. Asian residents' share of River Bend's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

River Bend is more Asian than neighboring Trent Woods (0% Asian), Pollocksville (0% Asian), and James City (0.5% Asian). River Bend is less Asian than neighboring Brices Creek (0.9% Asian), and New Bern (5.9% Asian).

River Bend's Hispanic Population

76 residents of River Bend, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in River Bend is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. River Bend ranks 612th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Bend's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.6%. Hispanic residents' share of River Bend's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

River Bend is more Hispanic than neighboring Trent Woods (0.9% Hispanic), and Brices Creek (0.5% Hispanic). River Bend is less Hispanic than neighboring New Bern (7% Hispanic), Pollocksville (4.5% Hispanic), and James City (3.3% Hispanic).

River Bend's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of River Bend, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in River Bend is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. River Bend ranks 386th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Bend's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 86.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of River Bend's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

River Bend is more Native American/Other than neighboring Trent Woods (0% Native American/Other), Brices Creek (0% Native American/Other), and Pollocksville (0% Native American/Other). River Bend is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Bern (2.8% Native American/Other).

River Bend's Multiracial Population

27 residents of River Bend, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in River Bend is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. River Bend ranks 512th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Bend's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 71.0%. Multiracial residents' share of River Bend's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.9%.

River Bend is more Multiracial than neighboring Brices Creek (0.3% Multiracial). River Bend is less Multiracial than neighboring Trent Woods (1.1% Multiracial), New Bern (4.4% Multiracial), Pollocksville (11.2% Multiracial), and James City (3.3% 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.