Raeford, North Carolina
Raeford, North Carolina | |
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 Downtown Raeford, 2019 | |
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 Location of Raeford, North Carolina | |
| Coordinates:34°58′51″N79°13′45″W/ 34.98083°N 79.22917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Hoke |
| Government | |
| • Type | City Council |
| • Mayor | John Knox McNeill III |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.31 sq mi (11.15 km2) |
| • Land | 4.28 sq mi (11.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 4,559 |
| • Density | 1,064.19/sq mi (410.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5(Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4(EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 28361, 28376 |
| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-54580[4] |
| GNISfeature ID | 2404587[2] |
| Website | www |
Raefordis a city inHoke County, North Carolina,United States. Its population was 4,559 at the2020 census.[3]It is thecounty seatof Hoke County.[5]
History
[edit]John McRae and A.A. Williford operated aturpentinedistillery and general store, respectively. Each took a syllable from his name and came up with the name Raeford for thepost officethey established.[citation needed]The McRae family, who lived at the "ford of the creek", was at one time made up primarily of oldHighland Scotfamilies. Likewise, the UpperCape FearValley of North Carolina was, in the 18th and 19th centuries, the largest settlement ofGaelic-speaking Highland Scots in North America.[citation needed]Today, many of these old families continue to live in the area, though their presence is noticeably diminished by the great numbers of newcomers to the area as a result ofFort Liberty.SinceWorld War II,manyLumbee Indianfamilies have moved northward fromRobeson Countyand now constitute a significant element of the population that is otherwise European and African American.
TheHoke County CourthouseandRaeford Historic Districtare listed on theNational Register of Historic Places.[6]
Geography
[edit]Raeford is located in central Hoke County and is bordered to the northeast byRockfish Creek,an east-flowing tributary of theCape Fear River.The southern part of the city drains to Toneys Creek, a south-flowing component of theLumber River–Pee Dee River–Waccamaw Riverwatershed.
U.S. Route 401runs through the north and west sides of Raeford, leading east 22 miles (35 km) toFayettevilleand southwest 20 miles (32 km) toLaurinburg.U.S. 401 Businesspasses through the center of town as Harris Avenue and East Central Avenue.North Carolina Highway 20leaves the center of Raeford as St. Pauls Drive, leading southeast 19 miles (31 km) toSt. Pauls.North Carolina Highway 211runs through the center of Raeford, entering from the south on Main Street and leaving to the west on Prospect Avenue; NC-211 leads south 30 miles (48 km) toLumbertonand northwest 17 miles (27 km) toAberdeen.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau,the city has a total area of 4.3 square miles (11.1 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.06 km2), or 0.53%, is covered by water.[7]
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 580 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,235 | 112.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,303 | 5.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,628 | 24.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,030 | 24.7% | |
| 1960 | 3,058 | 50.6% | |
| 1970 | 3,180 | 4.0% | |
| 1980 | 3,630 | 14.2% | |
| 1990 | 3,469 | −4.4% | |
| 2000 | 3,386 | −2.4% | |
| 2010 | 4,611 | 36.2% | |
| 2020 | 4,559 | −1.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] | |||
2020 census
[edit]| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White(non-Hispanic) | 1,707 | 37.44% |
| Black or African American(non-Hispanic) | 1,793 | 39.33% |
| Native American | 201 | 4.41% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.88% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.04% |
| Other/Mixed | 225 | 4.94% |
| HispanicorLatino | 591 | 12.96% |
As of the2020 United States census,there were 4,559 people, 1,909 households, and 1,086 families residing in the city.
2000 census
[edit]As of thecensus[4]of 2000, 3,386 people, 1,323 households, and 899 families resided in the city. The population density was 902.3 inhabitants per square mile (348.4/km2). The 1,440 housing units averaged 383.7 per square mile (148.3/km2). Theracial makeupof the city was 52.75% White, 40.93% African American, 2.86% Native American, 0.95% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.09% from other races, and 1.39% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 4.16% of the population.
Of the 1,323 households, 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 18.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were not families. About 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the city, the age distribution was 23.7% under 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 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,306, and for a family was $33,772. Males had a median income of $27,060 versus $26,050 for females. Theper capita incomefor the city was $16,093. About 18.6% of families and 22.0% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 30.6% of those under age 18 and 13.6% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
[edit]- Diamond and Silk— conservative Internet personalities[10][11]
- George Floyd— born near Raeford October 1973; killed in Minneapolis in May 2020, during arrest by four police officers
- Eric Maynor— selected 20th overall byUtah Jazzin2009 NBA draft[12]
- Gil McGregor— selected 89th overall byCincinnati Royalsin1971 NBA draft
- Terrell McIntyre— retired professional basketball player; two-time All-Euroleague First Team selection; reached Euroleague Final Four in 2008 with Montepaschi Siena
- Jim McMillian— selected 13th overall byLos Angeles Lakersin1970 NBA draft
- Kathy McMillan— formerOlympiclong jumperrepresenting theUnited States[13]
- Detrez Newsome,formerNFLrunning back[14]
- Ted Thomas Sr.— cleric with theChurch of God in Christ[15]
- Earl Wolff— football safety for NFL'sWashington Redskins;played college football at North Carolina State; selected byPhiladelphia Eaglesin the fifth round of the2013 NFL draft
- Merchel Menefield - Doctoral Admissions Advisor at Franklin University.
References
[edit]- ^"ArcGIS REST Services Directory".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedSeptember 20,2022.
- ^abU.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Raeford, North Carolina
- ^ab"Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Raeford city, North Carolina".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedFebruary 25,2024.
- ^ab"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJanuary 31,2008.
- ^"Find a County".National Association of Counties.RetrievedJune 7,2011.
- ^"National Register Information System".National Register of Historic Places.National Park Service.July 9, 2010.
- ^"Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Raeford city, North Carolina".American Factfinder.U.S. Census Bureau. Archived fromthe originalon February 13, 2020.RetrievedDecember 20,2017.
- ^"Census of Population and Housing".Census.gov.RetrievedJune 4,2015.
- ^"Explore Census Data".data.census.gov.RetrievedDecember 10,2021.
- ^"Lynnette Hardaway's North Carolina Voter Registration".voterrecords.com.RetrievedDecember 11,2017.
- ^"Rochelle Richardson's North Carolina Voter Registration".voterrecords.com.RetrievedDecember 11,2017.
- ^"Eric Demarqua Maynor".Basketball-Reference.Com.RetrievedDecember 10,2012.
- ^Friedlander, Brett. (May 21, 2020).100 in 100: Hoke County's Kathy McMillan, Olympic Silver Medalist.North State Journal.Retrieved Jul 28, 2020.
- ^Catamount Tailback Detrez Newsome Signs with LA Chargers.catamountsports.com.Retrieved Jul 28, 2020.
- ^Ley, Ana. (Jul 1, 2020).Ted Thomas Sr. was a prominent Portsmouth bishop — but drove people to church himself.The Virginia Pilot.Retrieved Jul 28, 2020.
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