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Raeford

North Carolina · 4,559 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 $34,231. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $130,000. The poverty rate of 27.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,559
+35%since 2000
from 3,386 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,064 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 790 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
−3%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Raeford
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,231
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,306 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,705
+29%since 2000
from $16,093 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
44.6% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+58%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.4%(1,707)
Black39.3%(1,793)
Hispanic / Latino13%(591)
Asian0.9%(40)
Other12.3%(561)
Diversity Score86.4%(3,940)
Diversity Score
86
+27%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+101%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.5%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raeford, North Carolina?

Raeford, North Carolina has about 4,559 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Raeford, North Carolina earns about $34,231 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 $130,000, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Raeford, North Carolina?

About 19.6% 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 27.2% of people in Raeford, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Raeford, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Raeford, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,165 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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