had a population of 1,038 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 36 people (3.6%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 3 people (0.3%) since the 2006 census. There were 339 households. There were 528 males and 507 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.04 males per female. The median age was 33.2 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 291 people (28.0%) aged under 15 years, 186 (17.9%) aged 15 to 29, 444 (42.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 114 (11.0%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 55.2% European, 66.8% Māori, 2.9% Pacific peoples, 2.0% Asian, and 0.9% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities). The proportion of people born overseas was 5.5%, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people objected to giving their religion, 44.8% had no religion, 30.1% were Christian, 0.3% were Hindu, 0.3% were Buddhist and 15.3% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 54 (7.2%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 243 (32.5%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $24,100, compared with $31,800 nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 360 (48.2%) people were employed full-time, 147 (19.7%) were part-time, and 36 (4.8%) were unemployed. Education Raetihi Primary School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students, with a roll of as of . References Ruapehu District Populated places in Manawatū-Whanganui Uenuku-Kōpako Sawmills Māori religion