Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Raeford, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,552

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

40.7%1,854

Black

39.4%1,795

Two or More

6.4%293

American Indian/Alaska Native

6.3%286

Hispanic/Latino

6.2%282

Asian

0.9%42

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.9%151

High School Diploma

24.4%746

Some College (<1 yr)

6.5%200

Some College (1+ yr)

12.6%384

Associate's Degree

14.6%447

Bachelor's Degree

16.4%502

Master's Degree

5.7%174

Professional Degree

1.1%33

Doctorate

0.4%13

HS or Higher

86.8%

BA or Higher

23.6%

Graduate+

7.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$201,800

Median Renti

$833

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.1%909

Renter-Occupied

42.9%683

Total Units

1,851

Homeownership

57.1%

Vacancy Rate

14%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.1%46

$50K–$100K

12.8%116

$100K–$150K

14.1%128

$150K–$200K

17.4%158

$200K–$300K

35.9%326

$300K–$500K

13.8%125

$500K–$1M

1.1%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

130

$500–$750

151

$750–$1,000

160

$1,000–$1,250

150

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2.8%52

2010–2019

10.6%197

2000–2009

11.2%207

1990–1999

8.7%161

1980–1989

8.7%161

1970–1979

17.5%323

1960–1969

14.9%275

1950–1959

13.3%247

1940–1949

5.3%99

1939 or earlier

7%129

Heating Fuel

Electricity

68.7%1,094

Utility Gas

23.7%377

Bottled/LP Gas

7%112

Fuel Oil

0.3%5

No Fuel

0.3%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,494

Mean Household Incomei

$65,663

Per Capita Incomei

$25,705

Poverty Ratei

19.3%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

1,804

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

13%207

$10K–$15K

8.3%132

$15K–$20K

3.9%62

$20K–$25K

2.7%43

$25K–$30K

3.5%56

$30K–$35K

6.5%104

$35K–$40K

3.1%49

$40K–$45K

6.1%97

$45K–$50K

5.4%86

$50K–$60K

4.6%74

$60K–$75K

11.5%183

$75K–$100K

11.3%180

$100K–$125K

5.7%91

$125K–$150K

4.1%65

$150K–$200K

6.1%97

$200K+

4.1%66

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

143

Residentsi

235

Avg. Tenant Renti

$346/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers48 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 889 homes91% occupied$346/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC6 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $46,494/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

71%

Very low income$14K–$23K/yr

20%

Low income$23K–$37K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

89% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

85% of subsidized households are minority

13% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

10% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1874.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,661

Avg. Commutei

20.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,640

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

515(15.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.6%Insured

9.4%Uninsured