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Raeford

County:
Hoke County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.284

Raeford is a city located in Hoke County, North Carolina. Raeford has a 2026 population of 4,589. It is also the county seat of Hoke County. Raeford is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually and its population has increased by 0.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,556 in 2020.

The median household income in Raeford is $46,494 with a poverty rate of 20.66%. The median age in Raeford is 37 years: 35.5 years for males, and 40 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.6 males.

4.6K
Total Population
1,071
Density (mi²)
6 0.13%
Growth

Raeford Population

Raeford Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,58960.13%
20254,58350.11%
20244,578210.46%
20234,557230.51%
20224,534-11-0.24%
20214,545-10-0.22%
20204,556-392-7.92%
20194,948-3-0.06%
20184,951-4-0.08%
20174,955400.81%
20164,915751.55%
20154,840591.23%
20144,781-73-1.5%
20134,854200.41%
20124,83470.15%
20114,8271633.49%
20104,664531.15%
20003,386-83-2.39%
19903,469-161-4.44%
19803,63045014.15%
19703,1801223.99%
19603,05800%

Median Age

Overall: 37 years
Female: 40 years
Male: 35.5 years

Raeford Adults

There are 3,427 adults, (969 of whom are seniors) in Raeford.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,414 (53%)
Male: 2,138 (47%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Raeford includes 42.05% White, 39.43% Black or African American, 6.28% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,91442.05%
Black or African American1,79539.43%
Two or more races3988.74%
Native American2866.28%
Other race1172.57%
Asian420.92%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1172.57%
Two or more races1052.31%
White601.32%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,85440.73%
Black or African American1,79539.43%
Two or more races2936.44%
Native American2866.28%
Asian420.92%

Raeford Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Raeford 's average per capita income is $34,470. Household income levels show a median of $46,494. The poverty rate stands at 20.66%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$93,018-
Families$70,227$80,805
Households$46,494$65,663
Non Families$28,864$37,827

$34,470

Average Income

$46,494

Median Household Income

20.66%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)