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Raeford, NC


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Raeford, North Carolina

Raeford, North Carolina is 20 miles W of Fayetteville, North Carolina (center to center) and 63 miles SW of Raleigh, North Carolina. It is in Hoke county. The population of the city is 3,386.

The People and Families of Raeford

In Raeford, about 46% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in Raeford.

Approximately 47% of Raeford is non-white. Raeford is home to people of a variety of races.

The city has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Raeford had a median family income of $33,772.

Political Inclinations

Among Raeford political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $260. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Raeford Housing

Of the housing in Raeford, approximately 66% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Raeford, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Raeford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

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Racial Diversity
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Comparative Profile of Raeford, NC

Comparing Raeford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Female Share of the Population98
Age of the Population88
Senior Citizens88
Well-Paid Single Women65
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men44
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
People in Middle Class or Better45
Median Family Income33
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work32
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built63
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Affordability of Rents56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime12
Low Property Crime12
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