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Raiford

Florida · 224 residents · 0.545 sq mi
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Raiford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,750. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,300. The poverty rate of 43.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
224
+20%since 2000
from 187 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
411 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 343 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+8%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
951732523304081990201020202024Raiford
2024382
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,750
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,900
−5%since 2000
from $14,684 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
43.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance25%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical25%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$900
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $290 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−21.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
43.0% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+171%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79%(177)
Black11.6%(26)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(8)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other3.2%(7)
Diversity Score41.3%(93)
Diversity Score
41
+28%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+80%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.4%
+33.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.3%
−30.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−63.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raiford, Florida?

Raiford, Florida has about 224 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Raiford, Florida?

The typical household in Raiford, Florida earns about $25,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Raiford, Florida expensive?

In Raiford, Florida, the median home is worth about $106,300, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Raiford, Florida?

About 8.6% 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 43.7% 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 22 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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