Raeford, North Carolina

Raeford: City in North Carolina

About

Raeford is a city located in the county of Hoke in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,611 and a population density of 417 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,956 inhabitants.

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Location of Raeford on North Carolina map.

Quick Facts about Raeford

Population : 4,956 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : North Carolina (United States)
County : Hoke County
Phone Area Codes : 910
Area : 11.06 km2
Altitude : 259 feet / 79 meters
Capital city : Raeford is capital of Hoke County
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 03:55:54 (25th November 2024)
Postal code : 28376
Density : 448 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 6.96% (2010-2020)
Hoke County Courthouse image
Hoke County Courthouse
Hoke County Courthouse image
Hoke County Courthouse image

Geography

Raeford is located at 34°58'52"N 79°13'27"W (34.9810000, -79.2242000).

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Demographics

The population of Raeford increased by 6.96% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 4,611 - census
2011 4,826 4.46% estimation process
2012 4,833 0.14% estimation process
2013 4,852 0.39% estimation process
2014 4,778 -1.55% estimation process
2015 4,838 1.24% estimation process
2016 4,910 1.47% estimation process
2017 4,952 0.85% estimation process
2018 4,960 0.16% estimation process
2019 4,956 -0.08% estimation process
2020 4,956 0% estimation process

Raeford zip code is 28376. County name: Hoke, County fips: 37093

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People born in Raeford (13)

People born in Raeford, including long jumper Kathy McMillan, basketball player Eric Maynor, basketball player Jim McMillian, .

List

  • Charles O'Neal (American writer) he was born in 06/01/1904
  • John Roper (American baseball player) he was born in 21/11/1971
  • Jonas Pate (American screenwriter, director and producer) he was born in 15/01/1970
  • Josh Pate (Screenwriter, director and producer) he was born in 15/01/1970
  • Ted Thomas, Sr. (American clergy) he was born in 19/10/1935
  • Tim Morrison (American football player) he was born in 03/04/1963
  • Earl Wolff (American football player, defensive back, safety) he was born in 15/12/1989
  • Ellis W. Williamson he was born in 04/06/1918
  • Detrez Newsome (American-football player) he was born in 06/03/1994
  • Brenda J. Thiam she was born in 09/09/1969

Schools in Raeford

College & universities near Raeford, NC

Code Name City ZIP
461528 Grace College of Divinity Fayetteville (NC) 28314-2343

Stations (10)

Amtrak & bus stations near Raeford, NC

Code Name Address Type
SOP Southern Pines 235 Northwest Broad Street RAIL
FAY Fayetteville 472 Hay Street RAIL
HAM Hamlet West Main St. and North Bridges St. RAIL
DIL Dillon 100 North Railroad Avenue RAIL
CYN Cary 211 North Academy Street RAIL

Post Office

Post offices near Raeford

Post Office Name City ZIP
Raeford Post Office Raeford (NC) 28376

Other cities in Hoke County

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

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

Distance to Other Cities

Raeford distances to largest North Carolina cities