Raft Swamp township, North Carolina
Raft Swamp township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Raft Swamp township is a geographic entity located in Robeson County, North Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,935. The land area covers 17.23 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,935 | ±410 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs | ±3.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,142 | ±135 | 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 | 1,228 | ±127 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,142 | ±135 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 86 | ±44 |
| Median Home Value | $96,100 | ±$20,702 |
| Median Gross Rent | $605 | ±$158 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,705 | ±$7,572 |
| Per Capita Income | $21,123 | ±$2,122 |
| Poverty Rate | 23.5% | ±4.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 673 | ±159 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.6% | ±5.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,254 | ±237 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.2% | ±5.8% |
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: 118,624 (2024)
ID: 191040
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY MANAGER
701 N ELM ST, LUMBERTON NC 28358-4891
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Pembroke, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Lumberton, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Lumberton, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Fairmont, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Fairmont, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Fairmont, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Lumberton, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | Lumberton, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Lumberton, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Lumberton, 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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Robeson Community College
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College | 5.4 mi away | 5160 Fayetteville Road, Lumberton, NC, 28360 |
9102723700
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PEMBROKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 413 S BLAINE ST, PEMBROKE, NC, 28372 |
(910) 521-1554
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University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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College | 6.2 mi away | One University Drive, Pembroke, NC, 28372-1510 |
9105216000
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ROBESON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 101 N CHESTNUT ST, LUMBERTON, NC, 28358 |
(910) 738-4859
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Bladen Community College
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College | 20.9 mi away | 7418 NC Hwy 41 West, Dublin, NC, 28332 |
9108795500
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FAIRMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 105 S MAIN ST, FAIRMONT, NC, 28340 |
(910) 628-9331
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St. Andrews University
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College | 22.5 mi away | 1700 Dogwood Mile, Laurinburg, NC, 28352 |
9102775555
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MCMILLAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 205 E 2ND AVE, RED SPRINGS, NC, 28377 |
(910) 843-4205
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One Stop Academy
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College Vocational | 24.7 mi away | 2653 Hope Mills Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28306-8490 |
9102293677
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ST. PAULS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.7 mi away | 221 W BROAD ST, ST. PAULS, NC, 28384 |
(910) 865-4002
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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 LUMBERTON MUNI AP, NC US, located 4.0 miles from Raft Swamp township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54.6° | 35.3° | 44.9° | 2.55" | — |
| February | 58.6° | 37.4° | 48.0° | 2.77" | — |
| March | 65.8° | 43.1° | 54.5° | 3.26" | — |
| April | 74.7° | 50.7° | 62.7° | 2.85" | — |
| May | 82.5° | 59.5° | 71.0° | 3.41" | — |
| June | 88.8° | 68.7° | 78.8° | 4.92" | — |
| July | 91.0° | 72.3° | 81.6° | 4.61" | — |
| August | 89.1° | 70.9° | 80.0° | 4.77" | — |
| September | 84.2° | 64.8° | 74.5° | 4.93" | — |
| October | 75.9° | 52.5° | 64.2° | 2.29" | — |
| November | 65.9° | 42.4° | 54.1° | 2.95" | — |
| December | 57.5° | 37.5° | 47.5° | 3.31" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberton city | City | 4.9 mi | — |
| Pembroke town | Town | 5.6 mi | — |
| Barker Ten Mile CDP | CDP | 6.5 mi | — |
| Raynham town | Town | 7.6 mi | — |
| Elrod CDP | CDP | 8.2 mi | — |
| McDonald town | Town | 8.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3715592608. • 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.