Raritan
Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Raritan is a township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, with 23,447 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 564 ft (172 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Franklin, 2.4 miles NW.
- 23,447residents (2020 Census)
- 564 ftelevation · 172 m
- 37.5 sq miland area · 97.1 km²
- 626 / sq mipopulation density
- 08822main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Raritan
Raritan Township is a township in Hunterdon County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 23,447, an increase of 1,262 (+5.7%) from the 2010 census count of 22,185, which in turn reflected an increase of 2,376 (+12.0%) from the 19,809 counted in the 2000 census. The township is located within the heart of the Amwell Valley and Raritan Valley regions, as the South Branch of the Raritan River (along with the Neshanic River) flows through the center of the township. The northwestern portion of the township is located on the Hunterdon Plateau.
Raritan was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 2, 1838, from portions of the now-defunct Amwell Township. Flemington was formed within the township on March 14, 1870, and became an independent borough on April 7, 1910. Portions of the township were ceded to East Amwell Township in 1854 and 1897.
The township's name is derived from the Raritan tribe, a Native American band of Lenape people that inhabited Central New Jersey. The name of the tribe is said to mean "forked river", "stream overflows" or "point on a tidal river".
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Living in Raritan
- Median household income
- $165,174
- Median home value
- $564,300
- Median rent
- $1,615/mo
- Median age
- 43.3
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Raritan had 23,447 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 23,447 |
|---|---|
| Density | 626 per sq mi (242 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Raritan at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Hunterdon County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 23,447 (2020) |
| Land area | 37.48 sq mi (97.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km²) |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5471° N, 74.8959° W |
| ZIP codes | 08822, 08867 |
| Official website | raritan-township.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3401961920 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Raritan
- Franklin2.4 mi NW
- Flemington3.3 mi SE
- Three Bridges5.4 mi E
- Clinton6.3 mi N
- Union6.8 mi NW
- Annandale6.9 mi N
- Readington7.1 mi E
- Lebanon7.3 mi NE
- Kingwood7.4 mi SW
- Alexandria7.6 mi NW
- Delaware8.1 mi SW
- Ringoes8.1 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Raritan
What county is Raritan in?
Raritan is in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Raritan, NJ?
23,447 people lived in Raritan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Raritan, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08822. Other ZIP codes: 08867.
What is the elevation of Raritan?
564 feet (172 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Raritan?
Franklin (2.4 mi), Flemington (3.3 mi), Three Bridges (5.4 mi), Clinton (6.3 mi), Union (6.8 mi).
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