Raeford is a very small city located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 4,544 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 sales and office workers, professionals, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Raeford who work in office and administrative support (16.66%), teaching (15.63%), and sales jobs (11.38%). Raeford is home to a number of people employed in the armed forces. When you visit or walk around Raeford, some of the people you will bump into will be military people In and out of uniform, jogging, shopping and generally out and about town. The education level of Raeford citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 20.44% of adults 25 and older in Raeford have a college degree. The per capita income in Raeford in 2022 was $23,450, which is low income relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $93,800 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, Italian, and European. The most common language spoken in Raeford is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.
