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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.
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.
In 2000, Raeford had a median family income of $33,772.
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.
Of the housing in Raeford, approximately 66% is occupied by their owners.
In Raeford, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Raeford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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