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 Borough, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,192

Median Agei

43.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

49.1%4,024

Hispanic/Latino

21.9%1,798

Asian

19.3%1,577

Black

3.7%305

Two or More

3.5%285

Other

2.4%195

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%201

High School Diploma

22.7%1,375

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%407

Some College (1+ yr)

7.6%461

Associate's Degree

10%609

Bachelor's Degree

23.4%1,423

Master's Degree

12.3%748

Professional Degree

1.4%83

Doctorate

2.6%159

HS or Higher

90%

BA or Higher

39.8%

Graduate+

16.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$449,200

Median Renti

$1,927

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.4%1,714

Renter-Occupied

46.6%1,495

Total Units

3,257

Homeownership

53.4%

Vacancy Rate

1.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.2%4

$50K–$100K

0.5%8

$100K–$150K

1.6%28

$150K–$200K

2.2%38

$200K–$300K

6.5%111

$300K–$500K

60.6%1,038

$500K–$1M

27.4%470

$1M+

1%17

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

107

$1,250–$1,500

230

$1,500–$2,000

398

$2,000+

684

Year Built

2020 or later

4.3%139

2010–2019

11.2%365

2000–2009

9.3%302

1990–1999

11.5%374

1980–1989

3.2%105

1970–1979

4.7%154

1960–1969

12.5%408

1950–1959

11.4%371

1940–1949

6.1%199

1939 or earlier

25.8%840

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81.9%2,628

Electricity

12%385

Fuel Oil

3.4%108

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%66

No Fuel

0.4%13

Other

0.3%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$103,699

Mean Household Incomei

$141,830

Per Capita Incomei

$56,989

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

5,406

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%91

$10K–$15K

0.3%9

$15K–$20K

1.7%53

$20K–$25K

1.2%37

$25K–$30K

2.7%87

$30K–$35K

4.1%132

$40K–$45K

2.1%67

$45K–$50K

3.9%124

$50K–$60K

5.7%184

$60K–$75K

8.6%275

$75K–$100K

14.4%463

$100K–$125K

11.2%361

$125K–$150K

6.7%215

$150K–$200K

16.4%525

$200K+

18.3%586

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,66532.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

625

India

313

China

121

Guatemala

Canada

Germany

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,592

Avg. Commutei

21.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,112

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

134(1.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.6%Insured

10.4%Uninsured