Hoke County, North Carolina

Hoke County: County in North Carolina, United States

About

Hoke County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 46,952 and a population density of 46 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 55,830 inhabitants. Its county seat is Raeford. The county was created 114 years ago in 1910.

Hoke County locator map
Location of Hoke County on North Carolina map.

Quick Facts about Hoke County

Population : 55,830 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : North Carolina (United States)
Area : 1016 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.4%
Land as percent of area : 99.6%
Named for : Robert Hoke
Altitude : 243 feet / 74 meters
Capital : Raeford
Establishment : January 01, 1911
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 06:51:08 (23rd February 2025)
Density : 55 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 15.9% (2010-2020)
Hoke County Courthouse 2011-06 image
Hoke County Courthouse 2011-06
Hoke County Courthouse 2011-06 image
Hoke County Courthouse 2011-06 image

Geography

Hoke County is located at 35°1'2"N 79°14'14"W (35.0173600, -79.2371100). It has 4 neighbors: Moore County, Richmond County, Robeson County and Scotland County.

Hoke County map

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The largest city of Hoke County is Raeford with a population of 4,956. . See all Hoke County cities & populated places.

Hoke County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hoke County.

City Name Population Title
Raeford 4,956 City in North Carolina
Rockfish 3,298 Township in Hoke County, North Carolina
Five Points 689 Township in Hoke County, North Carolina

Hoke County has 4 neighbours.

  • Raeford

Demographics

The population of Hoke County increased by 15.9% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 46,952 - census
2011 49,468 5.09% estimation process
2012 50,483 2.01% estimation process
2013 51,155 1.31% estimation process
2014 51,586 0.84% estimation process
2015 52,739 2.19% estimation process
2016 52,981 0.46% estimation process
2017 54,138 2.14% estimation process
2018 54,695 1.02% estimation process
2019 55,234 0.98% estimation process
2020 55,830 1.07% estimation process

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People born in Hoke County (1)

NBA backetball player Larry McNeill was born in Hoke County

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