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Raleigh, Florida
Raleigh, Florida is located in Florida
Raleigh, Florida
Raleigh, Florida
Location in Florida
Raleigh, Florida is located in the United States
Raleigh, Florida
Raleigh, Florida
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  Florida
County  Levy
Area
 • Total 1.94 sq mi (5.03 km2)
 • Land 1.94 sq mi (5.03 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
74 ft (23 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 357
 • Density 183.74/sq mi (70.94/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
32696
Area code(s) 352
FIPS code 12-59475
GNIS feature ID 289449

Raleigh is a small community in Levy County, Florida, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town.

In 2020, about 357 people lived in Raleigh. This number was a little lower than in 2010, when 373 people lived there. Raleigh is also part of the larger Gainesville area.

Where is Raleigh Located?

Raleigh is in the northeastern part of Levy County, Florida. You can find it where two main roads, U.S. Route 27 and U.S. Route 41, meet with County Road 335.

It is about 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Williston. It is also about 7 miles (11 km) south of Archer. The total area of Raleigh is about 1.94 square miles (5.0 square kilometers), and all of it is land.

Who Lives in Raleigh?

Raleigh was first counted as a special census area in 2010. The population has changed a bit over the years.

  • In 2010, there were 373 people.
  • In 2020, the population was 357 people.

People and Backgrounds in Raleigh (2020)

The United States Census looks at the different groups of people living in a place. Here's a quick look at the people in Raleigh in 2020:

  • Most people in Raleigh were Black or African American.
  • A good number of people were White.
  • Some people identified as being of more than one race.
  • A small group of people were of Hispanic or Latino background. This group can be of any race.

See also

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