River Bend

Town in Craven County, North Carolina

Aerial view of River Bend, North Carolina
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River Bend is a town in Craven County, North Carolina, with 2,902 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Trent Woods, 3.4 miles E.

About River Bend

River Bend is a town in Craven County. As of the 2020 census, River Bend had a population of 2,902. It is part of the New Bern, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Living in River Bend

Median household income
$71,824
Median home value
$266,100
Median rent
$1,289/mo
Median age
53.1
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River Bend, NC population

River Bend had 2,902 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,902
Density1,153 per sq mi (445 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

River Bend at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyCraven County
TypeTown
Population2,902 (2020)
Land area2.52 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Water area0.35 sq mi (0.92 km²)
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates35.0689° N, 77.1499° W
ZIP code28562
Official websiteriverbendnc.org
Census code (GEOID)3756710

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about River Bend

What county is River Bend in?

River Bend is in Craven County, North Carolina.

What is the population of River Bend, NC?

2,902 people lived in River Bend at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of River Bend, NC?

The ZIP code of River Bend is 28562.

What is the elevation of River Bend?

13 feet (4 m) above sea level.

What towns are near River Bend?

Trent Woods (3.4 mi), Brices Creek (4.4 mi), New Bern (4.7 mi), Pollocksville (6.0 mi), James City (8.7 mi).

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