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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Raritan

Illinois · 140 residents · 0.095 sq mi
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Raritan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $18,800. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

140
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,474 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,474 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.9
−17%vs 2000
vs 41.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
51791081361651990201020202024Raritan
2024134
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,917 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,180
−37%vs 2000
vs $14,484 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.6%
+13.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$18,800
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$285
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $344 in 2000
US average: $450
88.1%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.7% in 2000
11.9% rent
0.9
−31%vs 2000
vs 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.9%(11)
Diversity Score18.1%(25)
18
vs 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.9%
−16.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
−3%vs 2000
vs 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Raritan, Illinois?

Raritan, Illinois has about 140 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Raritan, Illinois?

The typical household in Raritan, Illinois earns about $21,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Raritan, Illinois expensive?

In Raritan, Illinois, the median home is worth about $18,800, and the typical rent is about $285 a month.

How educated are people in Raritan, Illinois?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Raritan, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Raritan, Illinois?

About 13.6% of people in Raritan, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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