Raiford, Florida
Raiford: Human settlement in Union County, Florida, United States of America
About
Raiford is a city located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 255 and a population density of 172 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 240 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Raiford
| Population : | 240 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Florida (United States) |
| County : | Union County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 386 |
| Area : | 1.48 km2 |
| Altitude : | 430 feet / 131 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 22:44:15 (19th September 2024) |
| Postal code : | 32083 |
| Density : | 162 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Raiford is located at 30°3'50"N 82°14'11"W (30.0638500, -82.2365000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Raiford decreased by 6.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 255 | - | census |
| 2011 | 243 | -4.94% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 242 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 239 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 240 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 237 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 236 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 234 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 235 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 239 | 1.67% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 240 | 0.42% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,089 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,244 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,116 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,603 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 33.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.8% |
| White only, percent : | 64.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 98.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 1.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 152 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 35.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.7% |
Raiford zip code is 32083.
County name: Union, County
fips: 12125
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $80,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $844 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $367 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $762 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,484 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.67 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 60.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 28.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,062 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,623 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 9,606 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | NA |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 40.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $36,213 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $14,762 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 34.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,343 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 734 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 515 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,252 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 82 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 108 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,199 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,324.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.27 |
Schools in Raiford
College & universities near Raiford, FL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132675 | North Florida Technical College | Starke (FL) | 32091 |
| 135160 | Florida Gateway College | Lake City (FL) | 32025-2007 |
| 457396 | American Academy of Cosmetology | Orange Park (FL) | 32065 |
| 449481 | Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine | Gainesville (FL) | 32601 |
| 457350 | Florida School of Traditional Midwifery | Gainesville (FL) | 32601 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Raiford, FL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WDO | Waldo, Florida | 14648 NE 147th Avenue | BUS |
| GNF | Gainesville, Florida | 201 East University Ave. | BUS |
| JAX | Jacksonville | 3570 Clifford Lane | RAIL |
| PAK | Palatka | 220 North 11th Street | RAIL |
| OCA | Ocala, Florida | 531 Northeast First Ave | BUS |
Post offices near Raiford
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Raiford Post Office | Raiford (FL) | 32083 |
| Lake Butler Post Office | Lake Butler (FL) | 32054 |
| Lawtey Post Office | Lawtey (FL) | 32058 |
| Stark Post Office | Starke (FL) | 32091 |
| Sanderson Post Office | Sanderson (FL) | 32087 |
Other cities in Union County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Union County , FL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Butler | 1,789 | City in Union County, Florida, United States |
| Worthington Springs | 390 | Human settlement in Union County, Florida, United States of America |
