Raiford, Florida
Town · Population 224 · #397 in Florida
About Raiford
Raiford, FL is a tiny community located in northern Florida, home to 224 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Raiford holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.55 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 407 residents per square mile.
📰 Raiford News Today
- The sign outside of the Florida State Prison located in Raiford, Florida, as seen on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. reutersconnect.com · Jul 28
- The lethal injection room at Florida State Prison in Raiford. The Boca Raton Tribune · Aug 4
- Florida to execute 3 of its oldest death row inmates by the end of the month PBS · Jul 14
- Delores "Dee" Ann Serrano Raiford Legacy obituary · Aug 7
- Two corrections officers attacked by inmate at Florida State Prison with 'improvised weapon,' FDC says firstcoastnews.com · Jun 26
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What Makes Raiford Unique
- The only place in America named Raiford — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateFlorida
TypeTown
Population (2024)224
Rank in state#397 of 411
Land area0.55 sq mi
Density407/sq mi
Coordinates30.0637, -82.2408