Population 6,955 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Raiford
Household size in Raiford
| Period | Raiford | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.60 | 2.63 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.66 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.95 | −0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.65 people per household, Raiford sits right at the national average. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.60, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Raiford
| Period | Raiford | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.2 | 37.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.3 | 38.8 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.9 | 39.5 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 40.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +3.1 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Raiford is 42.0 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 38.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Raiford
| Period | Raiford | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 12.2% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 11.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Raiford as they are nationally: 12.5%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Raiford
Renters in Raiford
| Period | Raiford | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.6% | 31.8% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.5% | 34.2% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.1% | 35.5% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.1% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Raiford own their homes; 27.1% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Nearly two-thirds of owners (63.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Raiford
| Period | Raiford | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 13.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 13.8% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 11.8% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 9.4% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Raiford: 16.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Raiford
| Period | Raiford | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1992 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Raiford has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The Jacksonville area as a whole looks much the same. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Raiford
| Period | Raiford | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $711 | $1,041 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $511 | $1,106 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $646 | $1,251 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $952 | $1,750 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$240 | +$709 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Raiford pays $952 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $240 a month from 2006–10, a 34% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 33 have lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Raiford
Bachelor's degrees in Raiford
| Period | Raiford | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 26.9% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 31.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 36.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +9.8 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Raiford: 10.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Raiford
| Period | Raiford | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.6% | 88.5% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 65.8% | 89.6% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 70.3% | 90.9% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 72.0% | 92.2% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +3.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults in Raiford never finished high school, well above the national share: only 72.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 7.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Raiford
| Period | Raiford | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 10.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 4.2% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −4.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Raiford: 6.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has risen 1.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Raiford compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiford | 2.65 | 42.0 | 12.5% | 27.1% | 16.4% | 1991 | $952 | 10.2% | 72.0% | 6.4% |
| Lawtey | 3.02 | 40.2 | 10.1% | 9.7% | 15.1% | 1991 | $1,131 | 8.0% | 75.4% | 4.7% |
| Graham | 2.72 | 36.8 | 16.4% | 22.6% | 15.1% | 1983 | $839 | 11.0% | 86.9% | 5.7% |
| Starke | 2.62 | 40.9 | 18.7% | 35.2% | 14.5% | 1981 | $910 | 17.8% | 89.8% | 4.3% |
| Hugh | 2.82 | 39.5 | 9.6% | 9.7% | 8.0% | 1995 | $1,538 | 11.3% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| New River | 3.14 | 27.1 | 13.9% | 29.1% | 1.8% | 1990 | $786 | 15.5% | 90.7% | 5.2% |
| Lake Butler | 2.51 | 36.6 | 12.5% | 22.5% | 9.0% | 1991 | $905 | 12.5% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| Worthington Springs | 2.69 | 30.9 | 10.5% | 15.3% | 18.7% | 1997 | $1,089 | 8.3% | 83.6% | 4.3% |
| Olustee | 2.00 | 39.9 | 13.9% | 24.5% | 28.8% | 1983 | $1,138 | 4.0% | 63.2% | 16.7% |
| Lulu | 2.61 | 32.2 | 9.6% | 22.6% | 9.3% | 1992 | $913 | 13.5% | 84.7% | 7.5% |
| Middleburg | 2.84 | 40.4 | 11.7% | 20.8% | 6.3% | 1998 | $1,585 | 23.2% | 90.6% | 4.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Raiford. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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