Raritan, NJ Profile
Raritan, NJ, population 7,324, is located
in New Jersey's Somerset county,
about 23.1 miles from Elizabeth and 26.8 miles from Newark.
Through the 90's Raritan's population has grown by about 9%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Raritan has grown by about 1%. Since 2005 Raritan's population has grown by about 16%.
Raritan's property crime levels tend to be about the same as
New Jersey's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Raritan tend to be much lower than New Jersey's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 48% |
| Females | 52% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 88% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 8% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 3% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 8.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 6,338 | N/A |
| 2001 | 6,261 | -1.21% |
| 2002 | 6,271 | 0.16% |
| 2003 | 6,279 | 0.13% |
| 2004 | 6,298 | 0.30% |
| 2005 | 6,295 | -0.05% |
| 2006 | 6,304 | 0.14% |
| 2007 | 6,909 | 9.60% |
| 2008 | 7,258 | 5.05% |
| 2009 | 7,324 | 0.91% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $51,122 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 78 |
| 2002 | 108 |
| 2003 | 62 |
| 2004 | 125 |
| 2005 | 109 |
| 2006 | 141 |
| 2007 | 125 |
| 2008 | 156 |
| 2009 | 81 |
| 2010 | 147 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 2002 |
0 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 2003 |
0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 |
0 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| 2005 |
0 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 2006 |
0 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 2007 |
0 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 2008 |
0 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| 2009 |
0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 |
0 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 1,972 |
| 2002 | 2,612 |
| 2003 | 2,666 |
| 2004 | 2,077 |
| 2005 | 2,042 |
| 2006 | 1,798 |
| 2007 | 1,844 |
| 2008 | 2,332 |
| 2009 | 2,374 |
| 2010 | 2,190 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
20 |
105 |
1 |
| 2002 |
33 |
124 |
12 |
| 2003 |
13 |
152 |
6 |
| 2004 |
18 |
109 |
6 |
| 2005 |
23 |
104 |
4 |
| 2006 |
29 |
82 |
4 |
| 2007 |
21 |
96 |
1 |
| 2008 |
26 |
133 |
5 |
| 2009 |
20 |
153 |
3 |
| 2010 |
18 |
144 |
2 |
Location
| Elevation | 76 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 2 Square Miles |
