Raiford, FL Demographics

A map of Raiford's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	367	177	96.1%	79.0%
Hispanic	6	8	1.6%	3.6%
Multiracial	6	10	1.6%	4.5%
Asian	3	1	0.8%	0.4%
Black	0	26	0.0%	11.6%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.9%

Raiford, Florida has an estimated population of 382, a dramatic increase from the 224 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.1% White, 1.6% Hispanic, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.8% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Raiford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Raiford has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Raiford, that probability was 35.9% in 2020 and 7.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Raiford is ranked the 873rd most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Raiford was ranked the 916th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Raiford's White Population

367 residents of Raiford, or 96.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Raiford is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Raiford ranks 332nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Raiford's White population has grown by an estimated 107.3%. White residents' share of Raiford's population has increased from 79.0% to 96.1%.

Raiford is more White than neighboring Lake Butler (68.2% White), Lawtey (52.4% White), Starke (65.8% White), Brooker (86.5% White), and Worthington Springs (57.3% White).

Raiford's Black Population

0 residents of Raiford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Raiford is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Raiford ranks 306th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Raiford's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Raiford's population has decreased from 11.6% to 0.0%.

Raiford is less Black than neighboring Lake Butler (16.7% Black), Lawtey (35.6% Black), Starke (22.5% Black), Brooker (0.9% Black), and Worthington Springs (9.7% Black).

Raiford's Asian Population

3 residents of Raiford, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Raiford is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Raiford ranks 778th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Raiford's Asian population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Asian residents' share of Raiford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Raiford is more Asian than neighboring Lake Butler (0% Asian), Starke (0% Asian), and Worthington Springs (0% Asian). Raiford is less Asian than neighboring Lawtey (7.5% Asian), and Brooker (0.9% Asian).

Raiford's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Raiford, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Raiford is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Raiford ranks 863rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Raiford's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Raiford's population has decreased from 3.6% to 1.6%.

Raiford is more Hispanic than neighboring Lawtey (1.3% Hispanic). Raiford is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake Butler (4.9% Hispanic), Starke (2.6% Hispanic), Brooker (5.8% Hispanic), and Worthington Springs (19.7% Hispanic).

Raiford's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Raiford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Raiford is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Raiford ranks 334th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Raiford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Raiford's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Raiford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Butler (0.4% Native American/Other), Starke (0.1% Native American/Other), and Brooker (1.8% Native American/Other).

Raiford's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Raiford, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Raiford is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Raiford ranks 248th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Raiford's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Raiford's population has decreased from 4.5% to 1.6%.

Raiford is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Butler (9.7% Multiracial), Lawtey (3.2% Multiracial), Starke (9.1% Multiracial), Brooker (4% Multiracial), and Worthington Springs (13.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.