Raritan, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Somerset County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
8,192
Population
4,117/sq mi density
$103,699
Median Income
$56,989 per capita
$449,200
Home Value
$555,727 Zillow
$1,927
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
34
Violent Crime/100K
858 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$103,699 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$449,200 home value, $1,927/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
34 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
8,192
Census 2023
Population Density
4,117
per square mile
Land Area
2.0
square miles (5.2 km²)
Median Age
43.1 yrs
11% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 3.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 21.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 19.3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
52.8%
Black
3.9%
Hispanic
21.9%
Asian
19.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 58.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 40.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
58.2%
Spanish
40.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
32.5%
Veterans
1.9%
68% below US avg (6%)
Disability
10.6%
18% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
89.6%
2% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
10.4%
21% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.462
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 8,192 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 4,117 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 43.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.6% |
| Female | 50.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.9% |
| Asian | 19.3% |
Language
| English Only | 58.2% |
| Spanish | 40.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 32.5% |
| Veterans | 1.9% |
| Disability | 10.6% |
| Health Insurance | 89.6% |
| Uninsured | 10.4% |
| Broadband Access | 94.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.462 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |