Raritan, IL Demographics

A map of Raritan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	121	102	90.3%	100.0%
Native American/Other	8	0	6.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	3	0	2.2%	0.0%
Multiracial	2	0	1.5%	0.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Raritan, Illinois has an estimated population of 134, a dramatic increase from the 102 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.3% White, 6.0% Native American/Other, 2.2% Hispanic, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Raritan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Raritan has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Raritan, that probability was 0.0% in 2020 and 18.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Raritan is ranked the 1287th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Raritan was ranked the 1350th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Raritan's White Population

121 residents of Raritan, or 90.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Raritan is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Raritan ranks 1st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Raritan's White population has grown by an estimated 18.6%. White residents' share of Raritan's population has decreased from 100.0% to 90.3%.

Raritan is less White than neighboring Media (94.8% White), Stronghurst (96.3% White), Blandinsville (93.5% White), Sciota (100% White), and Biggsville (94.9% White).

Raritan's Black Population

0 residents of Raritan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Raritan is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Raritan ranks 1104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Raritan's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Raritan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Raritan is less Black than neighboring Stronghurst (0.2% Black).

Raritan's Asian Population

0 residents of Raritan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Raritan is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Raritan ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Raritan's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Raritan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Raritan is less Asian than neighboring Biggsville (1.7% Asian).

Raritan's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Raritan, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Raritan is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Raritan ranks 1387th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Raritan's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Hispanic residents' share of Raritan's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.2%.

Raritan is more Hispanic than neighboring Media (0% Hispanic), Stronghurst (0.1% Hispanic), Blandinsville (0.9% Hispanic), Sciota (0% Hispanic), and Biggsville (0% Hispanic).

Raritan's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Raritan, or 6.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Raritan is higher than in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Raritan ranks 1139th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Raritan's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 8. Native American/Other residents' share of Raritan's population has increased from 0.0% to 6.0%.

Raritan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Media (5.2% Native American/Other), Stronghurst (0% Native American/Other), Blandinsville (0% Native American/Other), Sciota (0% Native American/Other), and Biggsville (0% Native American/Other).

Raritan's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Raritan, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Raritan is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Raritan ranks 1438th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Raritan's Multiracial population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Multiracial residents' share of Raritan's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.5%.

Raritan is more Multiracial than neighboring Media (0% Multiracial), and Sciota (0% Multiracial). Raritan is less Multiracial than neighboring Stronghurst (3.4% Multiracial), Blandinsville (5.6% Multiracial), and Biggsville (3.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.