Raritan, NJ Demographics

A map of Raritan's Population by Race

Raritan, New Jersey has an estimated population of 8,368, an increase from the 7,835 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.0% White, 21.7% Asian, 21.7% Hispanic, 5.4% Multiracial, 4.0% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than New Jersey 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 63.7% in 2020 and 68.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Raritan is ranked the 198th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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 208th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Raritan's White Population

3,929 residents of Raritan, or 47.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Raritan is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Raritan ranks 549th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Raritan's White population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. White residents' share of Raritan's population has decreased from 52.6% to 47.0%.

Raritan is less White than neighboring Bradley Gardens (47.4% White), Bridgewater Center (70.4% White), Somerville (51.8% White), Green Knoll (63.6% White), and Manville (60.4% White).

Raritan's Black Population

331 residents of Raritan, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Raritan is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Raritan ranks 341st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Raritan's Black population has grown by an estimated 34.0%. Black residents' share of Raritan's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.0%.

Raritan is more Black than neighboring Bradley Gardens (1.3% Black), and Manville (1.5% Black). Raritan is less Black than neighboring Bridgewater Center (5.6% Black), Somerville (11.3% Black), and Green Knoll (4.9% Black).

Raritan's Asian Population

1,818 residents of Raritan, or 21.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Raritan is considerably higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Raritan ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Raritan's Asian population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Asian residents' share of Raritan's population has increased from 19.9% to 21.7%.

Raritan is more Asian than neighboring Bridgewater Center (11.2% Asian), Somerville (10.8% Asian), and Manville (2.8% Asian). Raritan is less Asian than neighboring Bradley Gardens (38.3% Asian).

Raritan's Hispanic Population

1,816 residents of Raritan, or 21.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Raritan is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Raritan ranks 112th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Raritan's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Raritan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 21.7%.

Raritan is more Hispanic than neighboring Bradley Gardens (8.6% Hispanic), Bridgewater Center (5.6% Hispanic), Somerville (21.1% Hispanic), and Green Knoll (6.2% Hispanic). Raritan is less Hispanic than neighboring Manville (30.5% Hispanic).

Raritan's Native American/Other Population

24 residents of Raritan, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Raritan is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Raritan ranks 497th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Raritan's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Raritan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Raritan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bradley Gardens (1.7% Native American/Other), Bridgewater Center (0.5% Native American/Other), Somerville (0.6% Native American/Other), Green Knoll (1.3% Native American/Other), and Manville (1.2% Native American/Other).

Raritan's Multiracial Population

450 residents of Raritan, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Raritan is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Raritan ranks 474th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Raritan's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 118.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Raritan's population has increased from 2.6% to 5.4%.

Raritan is more Multiracial than neighboring Bradley Gardens (2.7% Multiracial), Somerville (4.3% Multiracial), Green Knoll (2.4% Multiracial), and Manville (3.6% Multiracial). Raritan is less Multiracial than neighboring Bridgewater Center (6.8% 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.