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Population of Raritan, New Jersey

StateNew Jersey
Land Area (mi²)2 sq mi
Density (mi²)4,029/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate1.2% (95)
Growth Since 20202.45% (192)
Rank in State190th
Rank in Country4858th

The population of Raritan, NJ in 2022 is estimated to be 8,025. This is an increase of 1.2% (95 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Raritan by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Raritan by Age

Raritan Population Pyramid 2022
Raritan Median Age
43.6
Total
42.2
Male
44.5
Female
Raritan Sex Ratio
49.88%
3,907
Male
50.12%
3,926
Female
Raritan Age Dependency Ratio
18.6
Old Age Dependency Ratio
22.7
Child Dependency Ratio
Raritan Adults
6,576
Adults
(1,031 of whom are seniors) in Raritan.

Population of Raritan by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Raritan

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 6.28%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 4.83%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 7.72%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Raritan

While the overall poverty rate of Raritan is 6.28%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (7.72%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (4.83%).

Poverty Rate of Raritan by Employment Status and Sex

4.1%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
2.4%
Male Employed
17.02%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Raritan by Education

22.61%
Less Than 9th Grade
5.03%
High School
3.9%
Some College
3.1%
Bachelors or Greater