Raeford City, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 3386 people, 1323 households, and 899 families residing in the city. The population density was 902.3 people per square mile (348.38/kmē), it is North Carolina's 242nd most densely populated city. There were 1440 housing units at an average density of 384 per square mile (148.26/kmē). The average household size was 2.4 people, and the average family size was 2.94 people. In the city the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 84.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.9 males. The median age is 40.9 years, The median age of males was 37 years, for females the median age was 44 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 1786 White, 1386 Black or African American, 97 American Indian, 32 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 47 from two or more races and 37 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $31306, it is 384th wealthiest city by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the city was $33772, making it the 151st poorest city by median family income among the North Carolina. The per capita income for the city was $16093, it is the 397th wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income was $19789, Median income for males is $23546, compared with $17474 for females.
In 2000, 754 pupils and students, of which 41.64% are male and 58.36% are female, 22.27% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.89% nursery or pri school, 4.64% kindergarten, 52.65% elementary school, 20.56% high school and 13.26% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3386 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3371 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3368 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3363 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3379 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3405 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3426 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3488 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3477 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3451 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3517 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 27 | 40 | 67 |
| Kindergarten | 18 | 17 | 35 |
| Elementary school | 163 | 234 | 397 |
| High school | 71 | 84 | 155 |
| College or graduate school | 35 | 65 | 100 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raeford city, North Carolina | $31306 | $33772 | $16093 |
| Hoke County, North Carolina | $33230 | $36110 | $13635 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |