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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 $27,917. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $36,400. With a median age of 41.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
140
Unchangedsince 1990
from 140 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,474 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,474 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
41.1
+21%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
51791081361651990201020202024Raritan
2024134
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,917
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,484
+58%since 1990
from $9,180 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
0.0%
−13.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,400
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$344
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $285 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
84.7%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 88.1% in 1990
15.3% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+46%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score18.1%(25)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.2%
+16.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+3%since 1990
from 18.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raritan, Illinois?

Raritan, Illinois has about 140 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Raritan, Illinois?

The typical household in Raritan, Illinois earns about $27,917 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 $36,400, and the typical rent is about $344 a month.

How educated are people in Raritan, Illinois?

About 13.7% 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 0.0% of people in Raritan, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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