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Raritan

Illinois · 102 residents · 0.095 sq mi
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Raritan has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,464. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 38 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $49,600. With a median age of 56.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
102
−27%since 2000
from 140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,074 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 1,474 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.5
+37%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
51791081361651990201020202024Raritan
2024134
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,464
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,183
+101%since 2000
from $14,484 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.2%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance21.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical21.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
6.7% rent
Afford Score
0.8
−41%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic100%(102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(7)
Diversity Score14.3%(15)
Diversity Score
14
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+54%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−23.7 ptssince 2011
from 87.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
58.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raritan, Illinois?

Raritan, Illinois has about 102 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Raritan, Illinois?

The typical household in Raritan, Illinois earns about $64,464 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 $49,600.

How educated are people in Raritan, Illinois?

About 17.3% 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.

Has Raritan, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Raritan, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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