East Bend town, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

East Bend town is a small community located in North Carolina, within Yadkin County. The total population is 765. It ranks as the 509th most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in East Bend town is 35.6 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in East Bend town is $85,500. This is 22% higher than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% higher. The poverty rate stands at 11.2%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $174,200. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $259,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, East Bend town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in East Bend town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.2%. The Black or African American population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 20.3%.

Education

14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for East Bend town, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 774 Census-designated places in North Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.