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River Road, NC
Census-designated place in Beaufort County, North Carolina.
Population
3,366
Land area
7.1sq mi
People per sq mi
475
ZIP codes
0
River Road and its ZIP codes
River Road at a glance
- River Road is about 2.2 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,352 a year, 36% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $232,800 (19% below North Carolina) and median rent is $817 a month.
Local data for River Road, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
River Road, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,352
Poverty rate
22.3%
Median home value
$232,800
Median rent
$817/mo
Homeownership
68.3%
Bachelor's or higher
26.5%
Median age
47.0
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (433), Mexican Americans (423), Irish Americans (324).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Beaufort County. PPP loans are for River Road.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,445
16,255 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,010
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$433M
FY 2026, $9,699 per person
How people get to work
River Road, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.7%
- Carpooled0.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.6%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
River Road, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
467
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,915
13.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 34°F
53.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in River Road, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
Cities near River Road
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Washington ParkTown | 3 mi | 0.3 |
| Cypress LandingCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 2.4 |
| WashingtonCity | 4.9 mi | 8.2 |
| ChocowinityTown | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| BathTown | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| PinetownCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| BayviewCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| GrimeslandTown | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| SimpsonVillage | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| VanceboroTown | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| AuroraTown | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| PantegoTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| Bear GrassTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| BelhavenTown | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| StokesCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.4 |
| JamesvilleTown | 21 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is River Road, NC in?
- River Road is in Beaufort County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of River Road, NC?
- About 3,366 people live in River Road, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near River Road?
- Nearby places include Washington Park (3 mi), Cypress Landing (3.9 mi), Washington (4.9 mi), Chocowinity (6.5 mi), Bath (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023