CensusEasy
CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Raeford

North Carolina · 3,394 residents · 4.284 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Fayetteville metro area
Compare
The short version

Raeford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,857. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $47,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,394
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3,386 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
792 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 790 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.0
−14%vs 2000
vs 40.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Raeford
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,857
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,306 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,330
−36%vs 2000
vs $16,093 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
16.6%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,300
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $75,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$314
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $459 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
66.9%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.1% in 2000
33.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−14%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Raeford on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.6%(1,712)
Black40.7%(1,379)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(141)
Asian0.9%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.1%(2,304)
1990
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(1,983)
Black37.1%(1,259)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(152)
Diversity Score65.3%(2,215)
Diversity Score
65
−4%vs 2000
vs 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.0%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Raeford

Lake Panasoffkee
Pop 4,768
Moon Lake
Pop 4,638
Laurel
Pop 4,557
Kenneth City
Pop 4,868
Places similar to Raeford
Head to head

Compare Raeford to nearby cities

RAEFORD VS
Hope Mills
Income$65,774+188%
Home value$190,600+303%
Population18,324+290%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
RAEFORD VS
Aberdeen
Income$75,078+228%
Home value$314,900+566%
Population10,066+114%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
RAEFORD VS
Fayetteville
Income$58,407+156%
Home value$188,000+297%
Population209,120+4347%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
RAEFORD VS
Southern Pines
Income$88,535+287%
Home value$451,100+854%
Population17,357+269%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Raeford, North Carolina?

Raeford, North Carolina has about 3,394 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Raeford, North Carolina?

The typical household in Raeford, North Carolina earns about $22,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Raeford, North Carolina expensive?

In Raeford, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $47,300, and the typical rent is about $314 a month.

How educated are people in Raeford, North Carolina?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Raeford, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Raeford, North Carolina?

About 16.6% of people in Raeford, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
North Carolina
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Raeford with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →