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Raeford, NC

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Population
4,703
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
262 ft
Median Home Value
$201,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$833/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$46,494
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityHope Mills, North Carolina15 miles away · 18,324 residents.

About Raeford

Raeford is a city and the county seat of Hoke County, North Carolina, bordered by Rockfish Creek. Established in the late nineteenth century around a general store and post office and home to the historic Hoke County Courthouse, the community of approximately 4,552 is served by the Hoke County Schools district for local public education for area students.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingBright SkiesA+97.6ratingRegional Two-Party Electoral BalanceA+97.3rating

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