Raritan, New Jersey
Raritan: borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
About
Raritan is a city located in the county of Somerset in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,881 and a population density of 1,306 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,748 inhabitants.
The city was created 158 years ago in 1868.
Quick Facts about Raritan
| Population | 7,748 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Somerset County |
| Postal code | 08869 |
| Area | 5.27 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.5696,-74.6329 |
| Altitude | 410 feet / 125 meters |
| Establishment | April 03, 1868 (158 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 01:22:57 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,471 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 11.19% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Raritan is located at 40°34'10"N 74°37'59"W (40.5695500, -74.6329400). It has 2 neighbors: Hillsborough and Somerville.
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Demographics
The population of Raritan increased by 11.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,881 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,907 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,906 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,217 | 4.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,432 | 2.89% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,917 | 6.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,898 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,878 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,849 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,765 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,748 | -0.22% | estimation process |
People born in Raritan (4)
People born in Raritan, including basketball player and coach, college athletics administrator Ben Carnevale, politician Joseph Sherman Frelinghuysen, Sr., basketball player Mike Grosso, .
More notable people
- Tony Bongiovi (American record producer) he was born in 07/09/1947
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Raritan, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 186645 | Raritan Valley Community College | Branchburg (NJ) | 08876 |
Nearby Transit Stations (25)
Rail and bus stations connected to Raritan, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| TRE | Trenton Transit Center | 72 South Clinton Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Raritan.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Raritan Post Office | Raritan (NJ) | 08869 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Raritan, Illinois township in Henderson County, Illinois with a population of 131 people.
Other cities in Somerset County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Somerset County , NJ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough | 40,105 | Township in Somerset county, New Jersey |
| Voorhees | 29,107 | Township in Camden County, New Jersey |
| Montgomery | 23,094 | Township in Somerset County, New Jersey |
| North Plainfield | 21,246 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Somerville | 12,157 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Bound Brook | 10,159 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Manville | 10,046 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Bedminster | 7,949 | Township of New Jersey |
| Bernardsville | 7,556 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| Watchung | 6,007 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States |
| South Bound Brook | 4,518 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Peapack | 2,086 | Human settlement in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Far Hills | 901 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
| Rocky Hill | 666 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Raritan distances to largest New Jersey cities