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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Raritan

New Jersey · 6,338 residents · 1.992 sq mi
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Raritan is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,122. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $182,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,338
+9%since 1990
from 5,798 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,182 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 2,911 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
−2%since 1990
from 38.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Raritan
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,122
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,792 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,420
+55%since 1990
from $17,050 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.4%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$182,000
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $166,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$801
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $674 in 1990
US average: $602
63.5%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 60.6% in 1990
36.5% rent
3.6
−17%since 1990
from 4.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(5,737)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(184)
Asian0.9%(52)
Diversity Score9.9%(574)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(5,161)
Black0.7%(47)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(533)
Asian8.2%(518)
Diversity Score38.2%(2,424)
38
+286%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.0%
+15.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.3%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.1%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
−1%since 1990
from 16.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Raritan, New Jersey?

Raritan, New Jersey has about 6,338 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Raritan, New Jersey?

The typical household in Raritan, New Jersey earns about $51,122 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Raritan, New Jersey expensive?

In Raritan, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $182,000, and the typical rent is about $801 a month.

How educated are people in Raritan, New Jersey?

About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in Raritan, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Raritan, New Jersey?

About 6.4% of people in Raritan, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Raritan, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Raritan, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 540 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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