Raeford is a very small city located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 4,529 people and ten associated neighborhoods, Raeford is the 176th largest community in North Carolina.Unlike some cities, Raeford isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Raeford are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Raeford is a city of professionals, sales and office workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Raeford who work in office and administrative support (15.34%), food service (11.66%), and teaching (11.49%). There are quite a few people in the armed forces living in Raeford, and when you visit or drive around town, you will see military people in and out of uniform, shopping, enjoying life, and being part of the community. The percentage of adults in Raeford who are college-educated is close to the national average for all communities of 21.84%: 19.06% of the adults in Raeford have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. The per capita income in Raeford in 2022 was $23,217, which is lower middle income relative to North Carolina, and low income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $92,868 for a family of four. However, Raeford contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Raeford is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Raeford home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Raeford residents report their race to be Black or African-American, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Raeford include English, German, Irish, European, and Scottish. The most common language spoken in Raeford is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.
