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East Bend, NC
Town in Yadkin County, North Carolina.
Population
715
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
546
ZIP codes
0
East Bend and its ZIP codes
East Bend at a glance
- East Bend is about 2.5 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,219 a year, 18% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $175,900 (39% below North Carolina) and median rent is $825 a month.
Local data for East Bend, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
East Bend, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,219
Poverty rate
22.0%
Median home value
$175,900
Median rent
$825/mo
Homeownership
83.0%
Bachelor's or higher
13.1%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
31.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (117), Mexican Americans (79), Dutch Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yadkin County. PPP loans are for East Bend.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,507
9,954 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,881
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$261M
FY 2026, $7,013 per person
How people get to work
East Bend, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.5%
- Carpooled20.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 31.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
East Bend, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
413
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
12
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 25°F
46.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in East Bend, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near East Bend
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SmithtownCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.3 |
| PinnacleCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 3.6 |
| KingCity | 8.9 mi | 6.2 |
| LewisvilleTown | 9.1 mi | 14.5 |
| TobaccovilleVillage | 9.6 mi | 7.6 |
| BethaniaTown | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| YadkinvilleTown | 10 mi | 2.9 |
| BoonvilleTown | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Pilot MountainTown | 12 mi | 2 |
| Rural HallTown | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| FarmingtonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| ClemmonsVillage | 14 mi | 12 |
| GermantonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| Bermuda RunTown | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| Winston-SalemCity | 16 mi | 133.7 |
| DobsonTown | 17 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is East Bend, NC in?
- East Bend is in Yadkin County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of East Bend, NC?
- About 715 people live in East Bend, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near East Bend?
- Nearby places include Smithtown (3.6 mi), Pinnacle (8.4 mi), King (8.9 mi), Lewisville (9.1 mi), Tobaccoville (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023