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Raeford, NC
City in Hoke County, North Carolina.
Population
4,552
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,063
ZIP codes
0
Raeford and its ZIP codes
Raeford at a glance
- Raeford is about 4.8 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,494, 36% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $201,800 (30% below North Carolina) and median rent is $833 a month.
Local data for Raeford, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Raeford, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,494
Poverty rate
20.7%
Median home value
$201,800
Median rent
$833/mo
Homeownership
57.1%
Bachelor's or higher
23.6%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (221), German Americans (221), Mexican Americans (137).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hoke County. PPP loans are for Raeford.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,005
9,285 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,122
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$469M
FY 2026, $9,012 per person
How people get to work
Raeford, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.8%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Raeford, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
248
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
103
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
48.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Raeford, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
18.8%
U.S. 12.1% +6.7 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.1%
U.S. 11.1% +4.0 pts
Cities near Raeford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Silver CityCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 1.5 |
| BowmoreCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 3.3 |
| DundarrachCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.3 |
| Five PointsCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 8.3 |
| RockfishCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 5 |
| WagramTown | 9.8 mi | 1.5 |
| ShannonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| Ashley HeightsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| Lumber BridgeTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| DeercroftCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Red SpringsTown | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| WakullaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| ParktonTown | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| RexCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| RennertTown | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| AberdeenTown | 14 mi | 10.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Raeford, NC in?
- Raeford is in Hoke County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Raeford, NC?
- About 4,552 people live in Raeford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Raeford?
- Nearby places include Silver City (1.2 mi), Bowmore (5 mi), Dundarrach (5.8 mi), Five Points (7.1 mi), Rockfish (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023