Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Raritan Township, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,368

Median Agei

41.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

47%3,929

Asian

21.7%1,818

Hispanic/Latino

21.7%1,816

Two or More

5.4%450

Black

4%331

Other

0.2%15

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%213

High School Diploma

21.1%1,333

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%445

Some College (1+ yr)

7.1%448

Associate's Degree

8.9%561

Bachelor's Degree

27.3%1,719

Master's Degree

13.4%844

Professional Degree

2%125

Doctorate

1.8%115

HS or Higher

92.1%

BA or Higher

44.5%

Graduate+

17.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$456,900

Median Renti

$2,112

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

49.9%1,659

Renter-Occupied

50.1%1,667

Total Units

3,349

Homeownership

49.9%

Vacancy Rate

0.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.2%3

$50K–$100K

0.5%8

$100K–$150K

0.5%8

$150K–$200K

2.2%37

$200K–$300K

4.6%76

$300K–$500K

61.9%1,027

$500K–$1M

29.1%483

$1M+

1%17

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

113

$1,250–$1,500

217

$1,500–$2,000

403

$2,000+

910

Year Built

2020 or later

5.6%188

2010–2019

12.5%417

2000–2009

11.3%377

1990–1999

9.8%328

1980–1989

2.6%86

1970–1979

6.4%215

1960–1969

14.8%497

1950–1959

12.4%414

1940–1949

4.9%164

1939 or earlier

19.8%663

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.1%2,599

Electricity

16.4%544

Fuel Oil

3.1%104

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%62

Solar

0.5%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$107,672

Mean Household Incomei

$143,639

Per Capita Incomei

$58,776

Poverty Ratei

7.9%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

5,509

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%130

$10K–$15K

0.4%13

$15K–$20K

1.9%63

$20K–$25K

0.3%9

$25K–$30K

3.3%111

$30K–$35K

2.7%89

$35K–$40K

1.2%40

$40K–$45K

0.7%24

$45K–$50K

5.3%177

$50K–$60K

4.8%158

$60K–$75K

7.9%262

$75K–$100K

12.4%414

$100K–$125K

12.4%413

$125K–$150K

8.3%275

$150K–$200K

14%465

$200K+

20.5%683

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$714/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

14 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers34 homes92% occupied$714/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $107,672/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

71%

Very low income$32K–$54K/yr

26%

Moderate / aboveOver $86K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

62% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

62% of subsidized households are minority

24% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

24% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,63331.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

784

India

335

China

146

Guatemala

Canada

Poland

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,827

Avg. Commutei

22.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,356

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

119(1.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.7%Insured

8.3%Uninsured

Raritan Township, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026