Raritan
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
Raritan is a borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, with 7,835 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 125 ft (38 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bradley Gardens, 0.5 miles W.
- 7,835residents (2020 Census)
- 125 ftelevation · 38 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 3,933 / sq mipopulation density
- 08869ZIP code
About Raritan
Raritan is a borough in Somerset County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 7,835, its highest decennial census count ever and an increase of 954 (+13.9%) from the 2010 census count of 6,881, which in turn had reflected an increase of 543 (+8.6%) from the 6,338 counted at the 2000 census.
The borough's name is derived from the Raritans, a Native American group of Lenape. 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
- $107,672
- Median home value
- $456,900
- Median rent
- $2,112/mo
- Median age
- 41.3
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Raritan had 7,835 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,835 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,933 per sq mi (1,519 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Raritan at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Somerset County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 7,835 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.99 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5713° N, 74.6533° W |
| ZIP code | 08869 |
| Official website | raritanboro.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3461980 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Raritan
- Bradley Gardens0.5 mi W
- Bridgewater Center2.1 mi N
- Somerville2.4 mi E
- Bridgewater3.0 mi NE
- Green Knoll3.1 mi NE
- Branchburg3.4 mi W
- Flagtown3.9 mi SW
- Manville4.0 mi SE
- Finderne4.2 mi E
- Martinsville4.6 mi NE
- Zarephath5.0 mi SE
- Hillsborough5.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Raritan
What county is Raritan in?
Raritan is in Somerset County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Raritan, NJ?
7,835 people lived in Raritan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Raritan, NJ?
The ZIP code of Raritan is 08869.
What is the elevation of Raritan?
125 feet (38 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Raritan?
Bradley Gardens (0.5 mi), Bridgewater Center (2.1 mi), Somerville (2.4 mi), Bridgewater (3.0 mi), Green Knoll (3.1 mi).
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