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River Bend, NC


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River Bend, North Carolina

About 2,923 people people live in River Bend.

The People and Families of River Bend

In River Bend, about 73% of adults are married. Homes in River Bend tend to contain married couples.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the town nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, River Bend had a median family income of $54,316. Overall, families in River Bend are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the town are below middle class. River Bend does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the town tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. As it happens, more people than usual in River Bend are able to work from their homes. It turns out that the town is home to a lot of successful single people.

Crime and Safety

Residents of River Bend enjoy its low crime rate.

River Bend Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in River Bend, about 83% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the town tends to be newer than in most towns.

Commuting

In River Bend, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

River Bend strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRiver Bend Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyRiver Bend Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyRiver Bend Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyRiver Bend People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%River Bend College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%River Bend Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%River Bend Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of River Bend, NC

Comparing River Bend to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women88
Racial Diversity83
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Property Taxes53
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime910
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