Raiford

Town in Union County, Florida

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Raiford is a town in Union County, Florida, with 224 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 131 ft (40 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Butler, 6.9 miles SW.

About Raiford

Raiford is a town in Union County, Florida, United States. There are three correctional institutions around the town. The first Florida State Prison was established in the Raiford area. Union Correctional Institution holds the state death row for men.

The town has a Masonic lodge, Raiford Lodge #82, under the jurisdiction of The Grand Lodge of Florida. The non-prisoner population was 224 at the 2020 census.

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Median household income
$63,281
Median rent
$945/mo
Median age
29.8
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Raiford, FL population

Raiford had 224 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census224
Density411 per sq mi (159 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Raiford at a glance

StateFlorida (FL)
CountyUnion County
TypeTown
Population224 (2020)
Land area0.55 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates30.0637° N, 82.2408° W
ZIP code32026
Census code (GEOID)1259400

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Raiford

What county is Raiford in?

Raiford is in Union County, Florida.

What is the population of Raiford, FL?

224 people lived in Raiford at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Raiford, FL?

The ZIP code of Raiford is 32026.

What is the elevation of Raiford?

131 feet (40 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Raiford?

Lake Butler (6.9 mi), Lawtey (10.1 mi), Starke (11.1 mi), Brooker (13.4 mi), Worthington Springs (13.5 mi).

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