Demographics & People — Raritan, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,192 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~8,800 |
| Median Age | 41.3 |
| Total Households | 3,209 |
| Family Households | 2,012 |
| Average Household Size | 2.54 |
| Diversity Index | 0.6185 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,325 |
| Black or African American | 318 |
| Asian | 1,577 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,798 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 3,412 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,742 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,504 |
| Italian | 1,101 |
| Hispanic: South American | 845 |
| German | 749 |
| Irish | 721 |
| Polish | 579 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 538 |
| Hispanic: Paraguayan | 505 |
Language
| English Only | 4,617 |
| Spanish | 1,611 |
| Population 5+ | 7,937 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 134 |
| Population 18+ | 7,069 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 16.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Raritan, New Jersey.