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Kinston, NC vs Raeford, NC

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- Raeford is 0% more densely populated than Kinston.
- People are 28.3% more likely to be married in Raeford.
- The Median Age is 5.9 years younger in Raeford.
 Kinston, NCRaeford, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock4,743329,725,481
 Female Population53.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.738.4
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 Population - 201021,717  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock3,386285,036,114
 Population - 199025,295  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock46.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-21.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,107.193.4
 Land Area18.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Kinston, NCRaeford, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Kinston, NCRaeford, NCUnited States
 White25.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock42.2%12.2%
 Asian0.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock4.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock11.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Kinston, NCRaeford, NCUnited States
 Married Population31.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock36.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock59.7%50.2%
 Never Married44.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.6%10.8%
 Widowed10.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.422.60
 Households8,859  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock95780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children14.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock43.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,565  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock26.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children21.8%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Kinston    4 Reviews
Anita · Avondale, AZ
Hidden among the churches
Over 7 years ago

I moved to Kinston, NC for retirement. Purchased a house from the auction held by the court. As a person of color, I was unable to obtain an attorney, while I was sued  More

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Ben  · Durham, NC
A Great Town of New Opportunity 2014
Over 11 years ago

I'm moving my business and family with 2 young children to Kinston in March from Chapel Hill/Durham. Kinston is really nice with a great new restaurants, close proximity  More

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Lee · Wilton, NH
House hunting
Over 13 years ago

hello! I recently visted parts of North Carolina and was amazed! I loved the people and the helpful tips from townies. I saw some amazing houses, in Kinston.   More

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Reviews for Raeford    7 Reviews
Mike · Raleigh, NC
Crimminals in the court system
Over 13 years ago

Crime is bad and false allegations are worse with corrupts public officials. Typical small town  More

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Mike · Raleigh, NC
lucky to get out of town
Over 13 years ago

Beware of this back wards town. If you get accused of anything and are an out of towner they will lynch you until you are broke. Beware of this backwards small NC town.  More

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Tina · Raeford, NC
Living in the country
Over 14 years ago

I like the small town feel. It's like living in the country, but just a few miles and your in the heart of Fayetteville. Plenty of restaurants, people must not do a  More

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