River Bend, North Carolina
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −36.8% |
| 2008 | −25.0% |
| 2012 | −31.4% |
| 2016 | −34.8% |
| 2020 | −25.7% |
| 2024 | −27.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 35.4%Harris744 | 63.0%Trump1,323 | 1.5% | R+27.6 | R+1.8 | R+26.1 | 2,099 | |
| R | 36.3%Biden735 | 62.1%Trump1,256 | 1.6% | R+25.7 | D+9.0 | R+30.2 | 2,024 | |
| R | 30.7%Clinton603 | 65.4%Trump1,287 | 3.9% | R+34.8 | R+3.4 | R+36.9 | 1,967 | |
| R | 33.8%Obama654 | 65.2%Romney1,262 | 1.0% | R+31.4 | R+6.4 | R+35.3 | 1,936 | |
| R | 37.0%Obama716 | 62.0%McCain1,200 | 1.1% | R+25.0 | D+11.8 | R+32.3 | 1,937 | |
| R | 31.5%Kerry531 | 68.3%Bush1,152 | 0.2% | R+36.8 | — | R+34.4 | 1,687 |
River Bend sits in the Carolinas. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 36.8 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 27.6 points.
A population of 2,874, a 80% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $71,824 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did River Bend, North Carolina vote in 2024?
In 2024, River Bend, North Carolina voted Republican by 27.6 points (R+27.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,099 votes cast, 744 went Democratic and 1,323 went Republican.
How many people live in River Bend, North Carolina?
River Bend, North Carolina has a population of 2,874 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in River Bend, North Carolina?
Median household income in River Bend, North Carolina is $71,824 — below the national median of $80,734. The North Carolina state median is $72,388.
What is the political history of River Bend, North Carolina?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in River Bend, North Carolina from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.