Raritan Borough, New Jersey
As of the census of 2000, there were 6338 people in the borough, organized into 457 households, and 284 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3113.8 people per square mile (1202.24/kmē), it would be the 229th most densely populated borough in the U.S. state of New Jersey. There were 2644 housing units at an average density of 1296.1 per square mile (500.43/kmē). The average household size was 2.48 persons, and the average family size was 3.08 persons. In the Raritan Borough, 22.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.5% were 18 to 24, 35% were 25 to 44, 20% were 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males. The median age is 37.6 years, The median age of males and females living in Raritan Borough was 37.1 and 38.2 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the borough was 5561 White, 59 Black or African American, 5 American Indian, 518 Asian, 10 Native Hawaiian, 81 from two or more races and 104 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the borough was $51122, it is New Jersey's 316th wealthiest borough by median household income. The median income for a family in the borough was $59962, making it the 323rd wealthiest borough by median family income among the New Jersey. The per capita income for the borough was $26420, it is the 254th wealthiest borough in terms of per capita income. The median income of borough was $34557, The median income for males was $40368, compared to $27717 for females.
In 2000, 1331 pupils and students, of which 697 are male and 634 are female, 21% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 88 nursery or pri school, 96 kindergarten, 599 elementary school, 290 high school and 258 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 6338 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 6338 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 6289 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 6263 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 6275 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 6286 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 6308 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 6308 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 6317 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 6931 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 7289 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 58 | 30 | 88 |
| Kindergarten | 62 | 34 | 96 |
| Elementary school | 286 | 313 | 599 |
| High school | 186 | 104 | 290 |
| College or graduate school | 105 | 153 | 258 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raritan borough, New Jersey | $51122 | $59962 | $26420 |
| Somerset County, New Jersey | $76933 | $90605 | $37970 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |