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Raiford

Florida · 226 residents (2025 est.) · 0.545 sq mi
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Raiford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,281. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 195 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

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

Total population
382
+104%since 2000
from 187 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
701 / sq mi
+104%since 2000
from 343 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.8
−9%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:226 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
951732523304081990201020202024Raiford
2024382
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,281
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
9.9%
−26.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median gross rent
$945
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $290 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
1.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.6%
−69.4 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(156)
Black15%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.3%(60)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(367)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(6)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other1.6%(6)
Diversity Score9.6%(36)
Diversity Score
10
−70%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+96%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.8%
+29.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.1%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.0%
−21.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.5%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−54.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2012
from 17.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+49.2 ptssince 2017
from 43.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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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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