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Raiford

Florida · 226 residents (2025 est.) · 0.55 sq mi
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Raiford is a city of 382 people in Florida. The population has more than doubled since 2000, adding 195 people. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 10% of adults. The median age is 29.8, younger than the US median of 38.9. The foreign-born share is 1%. Median rent is $945 a month.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

382
+104%since 2000
from 187 in 2000
226 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
701 / sq mi
+79%since 2009
from 391 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
29.8
−9%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.55 sq mi
Population, 19902024
9517325233040819902000201020202024Raiford
2024382
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.6%(10)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 911%(42)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1410.7%(41)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1916.8%(64)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(20)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.9%(34)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.5%(44)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.2%(39)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.8%(45)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 744.7%(18)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.8%(7)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.7%(18)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$63,281
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$29,979
+104%since 2000
from $14,684 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
9.9%
−26.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.497
+44%since 2010
from 0.346 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade38.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information3.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$945
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $290 in 2000
US average: $1,442
62.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
38.0% rent
14.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.96 people
−46%since 2009
from 5.46 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
1.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
30.6%
−69.4 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(156)
Black15%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(367)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(6)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other1.6%(6)
10
−84%since 2009
from 60 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Asian origin
Filipino0.8%(3)
Ancestry
American53.4%(204)
Irish11.3%(43)
German3.7%(14)
Italian2.6%(10)
English2.4%(9)
French1.8%(7)
Scottish0.8%(3)
Section 05

Education

9.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.9%
+25.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.5 min
+96%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
68.8%
+29.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
1.6%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
28.1%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
49.0%
−21.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
50.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 59.3% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
14.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
44.5%
+44.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

44.0%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
56.0%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
7.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
11.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2012
from 17.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
8.1%
−14.0 ptssince 2013
from 22.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
93.0%
+49.2 ptssince 2017
from 43.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
96.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
91.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.8% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married41.2%(54)
Married56.5%(74)
Widowed0.8%(1)
Divorced1.5%(2)
Women 15+
Never married38.6%(61)
Married43%(68)
Widowed9.5%(15)
Divorced8.9%(14)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

8.1%
−14.0 ptssince 2013
from 22.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
65.4%
+38.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.6% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
1.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
10.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
27.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
4.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
72.0%
+31.9 ptssince 2020
from 40.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
40.6%
−18.0 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)57.9%(11)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)57.9%(11)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era42.1%(8)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 19 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raiford, Florida?

Raiford, Florida has about 382 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Raiford, Florida?

The typical household in Raiford, Florida earns about $63,281 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Raiford, Florida expensive?

In Raiford, Florida, the typical rent is about $945 a month.

How educated are people in Raiford, Florida?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Raiford, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Raiford, Florida?

About 9.9% of people in Raiford, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Raiford, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Raiford, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 180 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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