Raiford, Florida facts for kids
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Raiford, Florida
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Raiford City Hall
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Location in Union County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Union |
| Settled | 1895 |
| Incorporated | August 1971 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 224 |
| • Density | 411.01/sq mi (158.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
32026, 32083
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| Area code(s) | 386 |
| FIPS code | 12-59400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0289434 |
Raiford is a small town in Union County, Florida, in the United States. It's known for being home to several large correctional facilities, which are places where people who have committed crimes are held. The first state prison in Florida was built in the Raiford area.
The town of Raiford also has a local club called the Masonic lodge, which is part of a larger organization called The Grand Lodge of Florida. In 2020, about 224 people lived in Raiford, not including those in the correctional facilities.
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Geography and Climate
Raiford is located in Florida at coordinates 30°3′46″N 82°14′13″W. This means it's in the northern part of the state.
The town covers an area of about 0.5 square miles (1.4 square kilometers), and all of it is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Raiford's Weather
The weather in Raiford is usually hot and humid during the summer months. Winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Raiford has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 412 | — | |
| 1930 | 460 | 11.7% | |
| 1980 | 259 | — | |
| 1990 | 198 | −23.6% | |
| 2000 | 187 | −5.6% | |
| 2010 | 255 | 36.4% | |
| 2020 | 224 | −12.2% | |
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Recent Population Data
In 2020, there were 224 people living in Raiford. These people lived in 85 different homes, and 72 of these were families.
Back in 2010, the town had 255 people. They lived in 40 homes, and 27 of those were families.
Correctional Facilities
The area around Raiford is home to important correctional facilities. These include the Union Correctional Institution (UCI) and the Florida State Prison (FSP). Originally, these two facilities were part of one large prison.
UCI was Florida's first state prison. When the facilities were separated, the name "Florida State Prison" went to the newer one. Both UCI and FSP house people who have been sentenced for serious crimes.
About Union Correctional Institution
UCI holds a wide variety of inmates. It houses people who need special management and those with mental health needs. Many of the inmates in the general population at UCI are 50 years old or older.
About Florida State Prison
FSP is known for housing inmates who have committed very serious crimes. These individuals are often kept in solitary confinement, meaning they are held alone.
The entire prison area is very large, covering over 50 acres (200,000 square meters). It even has a farm where food is grown to feed the inmates.
Close by, there are also training facilities for Correctional Officers (COs). These are the people who work at the prisons. There is also housing for some COs and the warden's house.
Education
Children living in Raiford attend schools that are part of the Union County School District. This school district serves all of Union County.
See also
In Spanish: Raiford (Florida) para niños
