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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Raeford

North Carolina · 3,386 residents · 4.284 sq mi
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Raeford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,306. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $75,400. With a median age of 40.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,386
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3,394 in 1990
1990 – 2025
790 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 792 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.9
+17%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Raeford
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,306
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,857 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,093
+56%since 1990
from $10,330 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.0%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,400
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$459
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $314 in 1990
US average: $602
66.1%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 66.9% in 1990
33.9% rent
2.4
+16%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

17.5%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.7%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 62.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.5%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−17%since 1990
from 15.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Raeford, North Carolina?

Raeford, North Carolina has about 3,386 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Raeford, North Carolina earns about $31,306 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 $75,400, and the typical rent is about $459 a month.

How educated are people in Raeford, North Carolina?

About 17.5% 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 22.0% of people in Raeford, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Raeford, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Raeford, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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