Raeford is a city located in Hoke County North Carolina. Raeford has a 2024 population of 4,538. Raeford is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually and its population has decreased by -0.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,561 in 2020.
The average household income in Raeford is $53,017 with a poverty rate of 27.93%. The median age in Raeford is 38.5 years: 36 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Raeford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,062 | 45.12% |
| White | 1,587 | 34.73% |
| Two or more races | 434 | 9.5% |
| Native American | 281 | 6.15% |
| Other race | 206 | 4.51% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,767 | 2.36 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Non Family | 851 | 1.16 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
| Married | 522 | 3.42 | 81 | 19 |
| Female | 354 | 3.7 | 31.4 | 68.6 |
| Male | 40 | 2.3 | 27.5 | 72.5 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
52.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 309 | 9.83% |
| Associates Degree | 602 | 19.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 444 | 14.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 155 | 4.93% |
| High School Graduate | 972 | 30.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 149 | 4.74% |
| Some College | 512 | 16.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,400 | 1,273 | 202 |
| White | 1,238 | 1,055 | 347 |
| Hispanic | 246 | 119 | 41 |
| Native American | 184 | 136 | 0 |
| Other Race | 135 | 72 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 119 | 97 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 90.93%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,167 | $0 | $60,156 |
| Graduate Degree | $123,007 | $124,122 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,083 | $23,125 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $26,500 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,607 | $28,889 | $27,399 |
| Some College | $27,545 | $49,286 | $22,917 |
$27,607
Average Earnings
$28,889
Average Male
$27,399
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.42% of Raeford residents speak only English, while 6.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,868 | 722 | 38.65% |
| Native | 256 | 148 | 57.81% |
| Hispanic | 349 | 126 | 36.1% |
| White | 1,325 | 115 | 8.68% |
| Multiple | 425 | 82 | 19.29% |
| Other | 194 | 42 | 21.65% |
27.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.34%
Male Poverty Rate
31.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Raeford is Native, with 57.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Raeford is White, with 8.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 29.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.26% |
| Some College | 22.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 65% |
| Female Employed | 19.1% |
| Male Employed | 12.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,175 | $68,344 |
| Households | $38,371 | $53,017 |
| Married Families | $80,909 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,511 | $35,318 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.7%
Male Marriage Rate
27.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
425
Number of Veterans
343
Male Veterans
82
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 199 |
| Second Gulf War | 100 |
| Vietnam | 78 |
| World War II | 33 |
| Korea | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 143 |
| 55 to 64 | 134 |
| 75+ | 86 |
| 65 to 74 | 62 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 200 | 14.55% |
| Black | 175 | 11.57% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 19.72% |
| Native American | 8 | 3.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51%
Labor Force Participation
47.6%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.51%
Born in Raeford
97.11%
Native Born
2.89%
Foreign Born
2.49%
Non Citizen
0.39%
Naturalized
97.11% of Raeford residents were born in the United States, with 67.51% having been born in North Carolina. 2.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,509 | -6 | -0.13% |
| 2028 | 4,515 | -6 | -0.13% |
| 2027 | 4,521 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2026 | 4,526 | -6 | -0.13% |
| 2025 | 4,532 | -6 | -0.13% |
| 2024 | 4,538 | -6 | -0.13% |
| 2023 | 4,544 | 11 | 0.24% |
| 2022 | 4,533 | -13 | -0.29% |
| 2021 | 4,546 | -15 | -0.33% |
| 2020 | 4,561 | -387 | -7.82% |
| 2019 | 4,948 | -3 | -0.06% |
| 2018 | 4,951 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2017 | 4,955 | 40 | 0.81% |
| 2016 | 4,915 | 75 | 1.55% |
| 2015 | 4,840 | 59 | 1.23% |
| 2014 | 4,781 | -73 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 4,854 | 20 | 0.41% |
| 2012 | 4,834 | 7 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 4,827 | 163 | 3.49% |
| 2010 | 4,664 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,386 | -83 | -2.39% |
| 1990 | 3,469 | -161 | -4.44% |
| 1980 | 3,630 | 450 | 14.15% |
| 1970 | 3,180 | 122 | 3.99% |
| 1960 | 3,058 | -1,451 | -32.18% |