Raeford township, North Carolina
Raeford township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Raeford township is a geographic entity located in Hoke County, North Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 13,071. The land area covers 37.03 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,071 | ±873 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 32.4 yrs | ±1.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,752 | ±303 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 5,407 | ±307 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,752 | ±303 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 655 | ±159 |
| Median Home Value | $169,600 | ±$13,587 |
| Median Gross Rent | $925 | ±$66 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $43,540 | ±$4,439 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,987 | ±$2,226 |
| Poverty Rate | 25.4% | ±4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,245 | ±551 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8% | ±3.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,589 | ±465 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.4% | ±1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 55,382 (2024)
ID: 131682
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
227 N MAIN ST, RAEFORD NC 28376-2805
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Raeford | PK-05 | Raeford, NC | |
| Regular School Raeford | 06-08 | Raeford, NC | |
| Regular School Raeford | 09-12 | Raeford, NC | |
| Regular School Raeford | KG-05 | Raeford, NC | |
| Alternative School Raeford | 06-12 | Raeford, NC | |
| Regular School Raeford | PK-05 | Raeford, NC | |
| Regular School Raeford | 09-13 | Raeford, NC | |
| Regular School Raeford | PK-05 | Raeford, NC | |
| Regular School Raeford | PK-05 | Raeford, NC | |
| Regular School Raeford | PK-05 | Raeford, NC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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One Stop Academy
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College Vocational | 14.7 mi away | 2653 Hope Mills Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28306-8490 |
9102293677
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HOKE COUNTY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 334 N. MAIN ST., RAEFORD, NC, 28376 |
(910) 875-2502
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Manna University
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College | 15.5 mi away | 5117 Cliffdale Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28314-2343 |
9102212224
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HOKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 334 N MAIN ST, RAEFORD, NC, 28376 |
(910) 875-2502
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Paul Mitchell the School-Fayetteville
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College Vocational | 15.9 mi away | 505A Cross Creek Mall, Fayetteville, NC, 28303-5364 |
9104856310
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WEST REGIONAL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 7469 CENTURY CIR, FAYETTEVILLE, NC, 28306 |
(910) 483-7727
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Carolina College of Biblical Studies
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College | 16.5 mi away | 817 South McPherson Church Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28303-5157 |
9103235614
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CLIFFDALE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 12.9 mi away | 6882 CLIFFDALE RD, FAYETTEVILLE, NC, 28314 |
(910) 483-7727
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Fayetteville Technical Community College
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College | 17.5 mi away | 2201 Hull Rd, Fayetteville, NC, 28303-0236 |
9106788400
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MCMILLAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 205 E 2ND AVE, RED SPRINGS, NC, 28377 |
(910) 843-4205
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at RAEFORD, NC US, located 1.1 miles from Raeford township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52.9° | 29.7° | 41.3° | 3.71" | 1.6" |
| February | 56.6° | 30.8° | 43.7° | 3.66" | 0.8" |
| March | 64.6° | 38.0° | 51.3° | 3.92" | 0.0" |
| April | 73.5° | 46.5° | 60.0° | 3.18" | 0.0" |
| May | 79.9° | 56.1° | 68.0° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| June | 86.4° | 65.2° | 75.8° | 4.72" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.5° | 69.2° | 79.3° | 4.86" | 0.0" |
| August | 87.9° | 67.7° | 77.8° | 5.05" | 0.0" |
| September | 82.7° | 61.4° | 72.0° | 5.27" | 0.0" |
| October | 73.1° | 48.8° | 61.0° | 3.29" | 0.0" |
| November | 63.8° | 37.5° | 50.6° | 3.55" | 0.0" |
| December | 56.1° | 32.6° | 44.4° | 3.55" | 0.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver City CDP | CDP | 0.4 mi | — |
| Raeford city | City | 1.5 mi | — |
| Bowmore CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
| Dundarrach CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
| Five Points CDP | CDP | 7.2 mi | — |
| Rockfish CDP | CDP | 8.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3709392604. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.