River Bend, North Carolina
River Bend: city in Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
River Bend is a city located in the county of Craven in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,119 and a population density of 420 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,006 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about River Bend
| Population | 3,006 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Craven County |
| Area | 7.43 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.0691,-77.1469 |
| Altitude | 13 feet / 4 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:35:33 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 405 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.76% (2010-2020) |
Geography
River Bend is located at 35°4'9"N 77°8'49"W (35.0690500, -77.1469000).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of River Bend decreased by 3.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,119 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,138 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,143 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,119 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,110 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,077 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,055 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,035 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,032 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,026 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,006 | -0.67% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to River Bend, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198367 | Craven Community College | New Bern (NC) | 28562-4900 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to River Bend, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBR | New Bern, NC | 203 South Front Street | BUS |
| HVL | Havelock, NC | 201 Tourist Center Drive | BUS |
| JNC | Jacksonville, NC | 850 New Bridge Street | BUS |
| KNC | Kinston, NC | 101 East New Bern Road | BUS |
| MHD | Morehead City, NC | 1001 Arendell Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to River Bend.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| New Bern Post Office | New Bern (NC) | 28562 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- River Bend, Missouri human settlement in Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America with a population of 10 people.
Other cities in Craven County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Craven County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Bern | 29,940 | City in and county seat of Craven County, North Carolina |
| Havelock | 19,593 | City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States |
| James City | 5,899 | Census designated place |
| Trent Woods | 3,991 | City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Brices Creek | 3,073 | Township in Craven County, North Carolina |
| Fairfield Harbour | 2,952 | Census-designated place in Craven County, North Carolina |
| Neuse Forest | 2,005 | Township in Craven County, North Carolina |
| Spring Hope | 1,319 | Human settlement in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Vanceboro | 955 | Human settlement in Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Bridgeton | 444 | Town in Craven County, North Carolina, United States |
| Cove City | 387 | Human settlement in Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
River Bend distances to largest North Carolina cities