Raritan borough, NJ Map & Demographics

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Raritan borough?

Per Capita income in Raritan borough is $56,129.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Raritan borough?

Median Family Income in Raritan borough is $127,528.

Q: What is the Median Household income in Raritan borough?

Median Household Income in Raritan borough is $99,928.

Q: What is Income or Wage Gap in Raritan borough?

Income or Wage Gap in Raritan borough is 2.6%.Women in Raritan borough earn 97.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

Q: What is Family Income Deficit in Raritan borough?

Family Income Deficit in Raritan borough is $8,356.Families that are below poverty line in Raritan borough earn $8,356 less on average than the poverty threshold level.

Q: What is Inequality or Gini Index in Raritan borough?

Inequality or Gini Index in Raritan borough is 0.44.

Q: What is the Total Population of Raritan borough?

Total Population of Raritan borough is 8,301.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Raritan borough?

Total Male Population of Raritan borough is 4,224.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Raritan borough?

Total Female Population of Raritan borough is 4,077.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Raritan borough?

There are 103.61 Males per 100 Females in Raritan borough.

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Overview Zip Codes Area Codes Income Income Overview Earnings by Sex Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket Earnings by Sex by Education Income (Family)Family Income Brackets Family Income by Family Size Family Income by Number of Earners Income (Household)Household Income Brackets Household Income by Householder Age Poverty Income Below Poverty by Sex by Age Income Above Poverty by Sex by Age Poverty Among Married-Couple Families Poverty Among Single-Parent Households Poverty Among Married Couples vs Single Parents Race Ancestry Immigrants Sex and Age Families and Households Median Family Size by Type Median Household Size by Type Household Size by Marriage Status Fertility Fertility by Age Fertility by Age by Marriage Status Fertility by Education Fertility by Education by Marriage Status Employment Employment by Class of Employer Employment Status by Age Employment Status by Education Employment Occupations by Sex Employment Industries by Sex Education School Enrollment School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source Educational Attainment by Field of Study Transportation & Commute Vehicle Availability by Sex Commute Time Commute Time by Sex Time of Departure to Work by Sex Housing Occupancy Occupancy by Ownership Occupancy by Household Size Occupancy by Ownership Household Size Occupancy by Educational Attainment Occupancy by Age of Householder Housing Finances Median Income by Occupancy Occupancy by Income Brackets Housing Costs Monthly Median Housing Costs Monthly Housing Cost Tiers Physical Housing Characteristics Housing Structures Housing Structures by Occupancy Housing Structures by Number of Rooms Housing Structures by Heating Type Households by Vehicle Usage Real Estate & Mortgages Real Estate & Mortgage Overview Property Value by Mortgage Status Housing Costs by Income by Mortgage Status Property Value to Household Income Ratio Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status Health & Disability Health Insurance Coverage by Age Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage Disability Status by Sex by Age Disability Class by Sex by Age Technology Access Computing Device Access Internet Access Summary Common Questions

Raritan borough Overview

$56,129

PER CAPITA INCOME

$127,528

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$99,928

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

2.6%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

97.4¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

$8,356

FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT

0.44

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

8,301

TOTAL POPULATION

4,224

MALE POPULATION

4,077

FEMALE POPULATION

103.61

MALES / 100 FEMALES

96.52

FEMALES / 100 MALES

43.2

MEDIAN AGE

3.2

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.5

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

5,514

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

76.6%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

5.5%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Income in Raritan borough

Income Overview in Raritan borough

Per Capita Income in Raritan borough is $56,129, while median incomes of families and households are $127,528 and $99,928 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	8,301	$56,129
Median Family Income	2,051	$127,528
Mean Family Income	2,051	$145,326
Median Household Income	3,262	$99,928
Mean Household Income	3,262	$138,842
Income Deficit	2,051	$8,356
Wage / Income Gap (%)	8,301	2.59%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	8,301	97.41¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	8,301	0.44

Earnings by Sex in Raritan borough

Average Earnings in Raritan borough are $50,931, $51,111 for men and $49,789 for women, a difference of 2.6%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	2,978 (54.6%)	$51,111
Female	2,475 (45.4%)	$49,789
Total	5,453 (100.0%)	$50,931

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Raritan borough

The most common earnings brackets in Raritan borough are $100,000+ for men (776 | 26.1%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (446 | 18.0%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	88 (3.0%)	104 (4.2%)
$2,500 to $4,999	27 (0.9%)	56 (2.3%)
$5,000 to $7,499	192 (6.5%)	67 (2.7%)
$7,500 to $9,999	85 (2.9%)	25 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499	132 (4.4%)	74 (3.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999	65 (2.2%)	24 (1.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499	20 (0.7%)	57 (2.3%)
$17,500 to $19,999	79 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499	13 (0.4%)	65 (2.6%)
$22,500 to $24,999	34 (1.1%)	36 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999	142 (4.8%)	126 (5.1%)
$30,000 to $34,999	120 (4.0%)	305 (12.3%)
$35,000 to $39,999	122 (4.1%)	94 (3.8%)
$40,000 to $44,999	60 (2.0%)	65 (2.6%)
$45,000 to $49,999	270 (9.1%)	146 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $54,999	90 (3.0%)	58 (2.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999	117 (3.9%)	143 (5.8%)
$65,000 to $74,999	158 (5.3%)	272 (11.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	388 (13.0%)	446 (18.0%)
$100,000+	776 (26.1%)	312 (12.6%)
Total	2,978 (100.0%)	2,475 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Raritan borough

Average earnings in Raritan borough are $68,011 for men and $60,547 for women, a difference of 11.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $140,714, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $46,685. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $79,864, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $32,850.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	$46,685	$32,850
High School Diploma	$49,297	$37,468
College or Associate's Degree	$67,500	$62,125
Bachelor's Degree	$68,144	$76,250
Graduate Degree	$140,714	$79,864
Total	$68,011	$60,547

Family Income in Raritan borough

Family Income Brackets in Raritan borough

According to the Raritan borough family income data, there are 431 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 29 families (1.4%) belonging to this category.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	31	1.5%
$10,000 to $14,999	29	1.4%
$15,000 to $24,999	55	2.7%
$25,000 to $34,999	55	2.7%
$35,000 to $49,999	35	1.7%
$50,000 to $74,999	279	13.6%
$75,000 to $99,999	310	15.1%
$100,000 to $149,999	406	19.8%
$150,000 to $199,999	425	20.7%
$200,000+	431	21.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Raritan borough

6-person families (55 | 2.7%) account for the highest median family income in Raritan borough with $250,001 per family, while 2-person families (879 | 42.9%) have the highest median income of $50,860 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	879 (42.9%)	$101,719
3-Person Families	533 (26.0%)	$106,083
4-Person Families	420 (20.5%)	$150,357
5-Person Families	152 (7.4%)	$161,667
6-Person Families	55 (2.7%)	$250,001
7+ Person Families	12 (0.6%)	$0
Total	2,051 (100.0%)	$127,528

Family Income by Number of Earners in Raritan borough

The median family income in Raritan borough is $127,528, with families comprising 2 earners (1,019) having the highest median family income of $158,750, while families with no earners (159) have the lowest median family income of $52,396, accounting for 49.7% and 7.7% of families, respectively.

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	159 (7.7%)	$52,396
1 Earner	488 (23.8%)	$87,870
2 Earners	1,019 (49.7%)	$158,750
3+ Earners	385 (18.8%)	$147,469
Total	2,051 (100.0%)	$127,528

Household Income in Raritan borough

Household Income Brackets in Raritan borough

With 603 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Raritan borough, accounting for 18.5% of all households. In contrast, only 42 households (1.3%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	42	1.3%
$10,000 to $14,999	49	1.5%
$15,000 to $24,999	130	4.0%
$25,000 to $34,999	183	5.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	192	5.9%
$50,000 to $74,999	499	15.3%
$75,000 to $99,999	538	16.5%
$100,000 to $149,999	603	18.5%
$150,000 to $199,999	457	14.0%
$200,000+	568	17.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Raritan borough

The median household income in Raritan borough is $99,928, with the highest median household income of $134,423 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,012 households (31.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $51,771, with 621 households (19.0%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	62 (1.9%)	$133,947
25 to 44 Years	1,012 (31.0%)	$134,423
45 to 64 Years	1,567 (48.0%)	$101,679
65+ Years	621 (19.0%)	$51,771
Total	3,262 (100.0%)	$99,928

Poverty in Raritan borough

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Raritan borough

With 3.7% poverty level for males and 6.9% for females among the residents of Raritan borough, 35 to 44 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 49 males (9.4%) and 19 females (26.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	9 (10.1%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	12 (6.8%)	41 (14.3%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	19 (26.8%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	15 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	15 (2.4%)	12 (2.5%)
35 to 44 Years	49 (9.4%)	46 (8.7%)
45 to 54 Years	18 (2.9%)	30 (3.6%)
55 to 64 Years	25 (3.5%)	41 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years	15 (3.8%)	61 (14.1%)
75 Years and over	9 (5.6%)	22 (14.9%)
Total	158 (3.7%)	281 (6.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Raritan borough

According to the poverty statistics in Raritan borough, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	197 (100.0%)	80 (89.9%)
5 Years	7 (100.0%)	13 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years	165 (93.2%)	246 (85.7%)
12 to 14 Years	181 (100.0%)	52 (73.2%)
15 Years	21 (100.0%)	47 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years	49 (100.0%)	80 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years	540 (97.3%)	373 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years	599 (97.6%)	475 (97.5%)
35 to 44 Years	472 (90.6%)	483 (91.3%)
45 to 54 Years	593 (97.1%)	805 (96.4%)
55 to 64 Years	695 (96.5%)	633 (93.9%)
65 to 74 Years	382 (96.2%)	370 (85.9%)
75 Years and over	151 (94.4%)	126 (85.1%)
Total	4,052 (96.3%)	3,783 (93.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Raritan borough

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Raritan borough show that 5.9% or 106 of the total 1,810 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 6.9%, comprising of 48 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	1,025 (94.6%)	58 (5.4%)
1 or 2 Children	645 (93.1%)	48 (6.9%)
3 or 4 Children	34 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,704 (94.1%)	106 (5.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Raritan borough

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Raritan borough

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	58 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	48 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	106 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)

Race in Raritan borough

The most populous races in Raritan borough are White / Caucasian (4,834 | 58.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1,742 | 21.0%), and Asian (1,396 | 16.8%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	1,396	16.8%
Black / African American	331	4.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	1,742	21.0%
Native / Alaskan	32	0.4%
White / Caucasian	4,834	58.2%
Two or more Races	1,162	14.0%
Some other Race	546	6.6%
Total	8,301	100.0%

Ancestry in Raritan borough

The most populous ancestries reported in Raritan borough are Italian (1,101 | 13.3%), South American (845 | 10.2%), German (749 | 9.0%), Irish (721 | 8.7%), and Korean (673 | 8.1%), together accounting for 49.3% of all Raritan borough residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
African	72	0.9%
Albanian	26	0.3%
American	354	4.3%
Arab	42	0.5%
Austrian	41	0.5%
Bhutanese	33	0.4%
Brazilian	134	1.6%
Burmese	14	0.2%
Central American	538	6.5%
Central American Indian	53	0.6%
Colombian	271	3.3%
Costa Rican	423	5.1%
Cuban	7	0.1%
Czech	18	0.2%
Czechoslovakian	16	0.2%
Danish	18	0.2%
Dominican	163	2.0%
Dutch	21	0.3%
Eastern European	11	0.1%
Ecuadorian	59	0.7%
English	282	3.4%
European	96	1.2%
Filipino	19	0.2%
French	50	0.6%
French Canadian	48	0.6%
German	749	9.0%
Ghanaian	113	1.4%
Greek	48	0.6%
Guatemalan	98	1.2%
Guyanese	28	0.3%
Hungarian	53	0.6%
Indian (Asian)	149	1.8%
Iranian	39	0.5%
Irish	721	8.7%
Italian	1,101	13.3%
Jordanian	11	0.1%
Korean	673	8.1%
Laotian	1	0.0%
Lebanese	15	0.2%
Lithuanian	52	0.6%
Lumbee	12	0.1%
Mexican	31	0.4%
Moroccan	15	0.2%
Norwegian	86	1.0%
Panamanian	17	0.2%
Paraguayan	505	6.1%
Peruvian	10	0.1%
Polish	579	7.0%
Portuguese	126	1.5%
Puerto Rican	141	1.7%
Romanian	22	0.3%
Russian	152	1.8%
Scotch-Irish	23	0.3%
Scottish	23	0.3%
Slovak	52	0.6%
South American	845	10.2%
South American Indian	19	0.2%
Spanish	17	0.2%
Sri Lankan	73	0.9%
Subsaharan African	185	2.2%
Swedish	18	0.2%
Swiss	9	0.1%
Thai	457	5.5%
Ukrainian	32	0.4%
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Immigrants in Raritan borough

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Raritan borough came from Asia (1,259 | 15.2%), Latin America (1,083 | 13.1%), South Eastern Asia (650 | 7.8%), South America (642 | 7.7%), and Philippines (558 | 6.7%), together accounting for 50.5% of all Raritan borough residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Africa	72	0.9%
Asia	1,259	15.2%
Brazil	134	1.6%
Canada	60	0.7%
Caribbean	141	1.7%
Central America	300	3.6%
China	113	1.4%
Colombia	206	2.5%
Costa Rica	241	2.9%
Cuba	7	0.1%
Dominican Republic	134	1.6%
Eastern Asia	136	1.6%
Eastern Europe	59	0.7%
Ecuador	19	0.2%
England	25	0.3%
Europe	168	2.0%
Germany	23	0.3%
Ghana	57	0.7%
Guatemala	49	0.6%
Guyana	18	0.2%
Hong Kong	12	0.1%
India	331	4.0%
Indonesia	1	0.0%
Iran	39	0.5%
Italy	42	0.5%
Japan	23	0.3%
Kuwait	11	0.1%
Latin America	1,083	13.1%
Lebanon	15	0.2%
Lithuania	1	0.0%
Morocco	15	0.2%
Northern Africa	15	0.2%
Northern Europe	33	0.4%
Pakistan	26	0.3%
Panama	10	0.1%
Philippines	558	6.7%
Portugal	11	0.1%
Romania	22	0.3%
Scotland	8	0.1%
South America	642	7.7%
South Central Asia	418	5.0%
South Eastern Asia	650	7.8%
Southern Europe	53	0.6%
Sri Lanka	22	0.3%
Taiwan	48	0.6%
Ukraine	13	0.2%
Vietnam	91	1.1%
Western Africa	57	0.7%
Western Asia	55	0.7%
Western Europe	23	0.3%
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Sex and Age in Raritan borough

The most populous age groups in Raritan borough are 20 to 24 Years (481 | 11.4%) for men and 50 to 54 Years (495 | 12.1%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	197 (4.7%)	90 (2.2%)
5 to 9 Years	83 (2.0%)	217 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Years	282 (6.7%)	166 (4.1%)
15 to 19 Years	144 (3.4%)	311 (7.6%)
20 to 24 Years	481 (11.4%)	189 (4.6%)
25 to 29 Years	462 (10.9%)	344 (8.4%)
30 to 34 Years	152 (3.6%)	143 (3.5%)
35 to 39 Years	261 (6.2%)	162 (4.0%)
40 to 44 Years	260 (6.2%)	367 (9.0%)
45 to 49 Years	350 (8.3%)	340 (8.3%)
50 to 54 Years	261 (6.2%)	495 (12.1%)
55 to 59 Years	353 (8.4%)	358 (8.8%)
60 to 64 Years	381 (9.0%)	316 (7.7%)
65 to 69 Years	254 (6.0%)	238 (5.8%)
70 to 74 Years	143 (3.4%)	193 (4.7%)
75 to 79 Years	70 (1.7%)	81 (2.0%)
80 to 84 Years	83 (2.0%)	25 (0.6%)
85 Years and over	7 (0.2%)	42 (1.0%)
Total	4,224 (100.0%)	4,077 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Raritan borough

Median Family Size in Raritan borough

The median family size in Raritan borough is 3.23 persons per family, with single male/father families (48 | 2.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.44 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (193 | 9.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.10 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	1,810 (88.2%)	3.24
Single Male/Father	48 (2.3%)	3.44
Single Female/Mother	193 (9.4%)	3.10
Total Families	2,051 (100.0%)	3.23

Median Household Size in Raritan borough

The median household size in Raritan borough is 2.54 persons per household, with single male/father households (48 | 1.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.83 persons per household. non-family households (1,211 | 37.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.33 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	1,810 (55.5%)	3.24
Single Male/Father	48 (1.5%)	3.83
Single Female/Mother	193 (5.9%)	3.20
Non-family	1,211 (37.1%)	1.33
Total Households	3,262 (100.0%)	2.54

Household Size by Marriage Status in Raritan borough

Out of a total of 3,262 households in Raritan borough, 2,051 (62.9%) are family households, while 1,211 (37.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 879, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 769.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	769 (23.6%)
2-Person Households	879 (27.0%)	412 (12.6%)
3-Person Households	525 (16.1%)	30 (0.9%)
4-Person Households	411 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	160 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	64 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	12 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	2,051 (62.9%)	1,211 (37.1%)

Female Fertility in Raritan borough

Fertility by Age in Raritan borough

Average fertility rate in Raritan borough is 34.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 86.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 85.3% of all women with births.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	58 (85.3%)	86.0
35 to 50 years	10 (14.7%)	10.0
Total	68 (100.0%)	34.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Raritan borough

83.8% of women with births (68) in Raritan borough are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 19.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	47 (81.0%)	11 (19.0%)
35 to 50 years	10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	57 (83.8%)	11 (16.2%)

Fertility by Education in Raritan borough

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Raritan borough

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	11 (16.2%)	35.0
College or Associate's Degree	29 (42.6%)	54.0
Bachelor's Degree	18 (26.5%)	58.0
Graduate Degree	10 (14.7%)	22.0
Total	68 (100.0%)	34.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Raritan borough

16.2% of women with births in Raritan borough are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	11 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	29 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	18 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	57 (83.8%)	11 (16.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Raritan borough

Employment by Class of Employer in Raritan borough

Among the 4,708 employed individuals in Raritan borough, private company employees (3,622 | 76.9%), not-for-profit organizations (316 | 6.7%), and local government employees (235 | 5.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	3,622	76.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	164	3.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	129	2.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations	316	6.7%
Local Government Employees	235	5.0%
State Government Employees	182	3.9%
Federal Government Employees	59	1.3%
Unpaid Family Workers	1	0.0%
Total	4,708	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Raritan borough

According to the labor force statistics for Raritan borough, out of the total population over 16 years of age (7,198), 76.6% or 5,514 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 303 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 97.5% or 653 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 26.6% or 79 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	297 (76.7%)	79 (26.6%)
20 to 24 Years	653 (97.5%)	47 (7.2%)
25 to 29 Years	753 (93.4%)	10 (1.3%)
30 to 34 Years	252 (85.4%)	10 (4.0%)
35 to 44 Years	918 (87.4%)	12 (1.3%)
45 to 54 Years	1,340 (92.7%)	54 (4.0%)
55 to 59 Years	647 (91.0%)	74 (11.4%)
60 to 64 Years	263 (37.7%)	7 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years	321 (38.8%)	12 (3.7%)
75 Years and over	70 (22.7%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	5,514 (76.6%)	303 (5.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Raritan borough

According to labor force statistics for Raritan borough, 83.4% of individuals (4,174) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (5,005) are in the labor force, with 4.0% or 167 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 92.2% or 1,811 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.1% or 92 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	380 (77.4%)	23 (4.7%)
High School Diploma	781 (64.8%)	54 (4.5%)
College / Associate Degree	1,202 (89.4%)	23 (1.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	1,811 (92.2%)	100 (5.1%)
Total	4,174 (83.4%)	200 (4.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Raritan borough

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Raritan borough are Management (559 | 10.7%), Community & Social Service (478 | 9.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (424 | 8.1%), Business & Financial (402 | 7.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (314 | 6.0%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Raritan borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (82.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (68.4%), and Architecture & Engineering (61.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (94.8%), and Health Technologists (89.9%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	326 (58.3%)	233 (41.7%)
Business & Financial	245 (61.0%)	157 (39.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	290 (68.4%)	134 (31.6%)
Computers & Mathematics	130 (82.8%)	27 (17.2%)
Architecture & Engineering	102 (61.5%)	64 (38.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	58 (57.4%)	43 (42.6%)
Community & Social Service	170 (35.6%)	308 (64.4%)
Education, Arts & Media	5 (5.2%)	91 (94.8%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	43 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	133 (59.4%)	91 (40.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	32 (27.8%)	83 (72.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	80 (25.5%)	234 (74.5%)
Health Technologists	16 (10.1%)	143 (89.9%)
Total (Category)	1,111 (51.0%)	1,066 (49.0%)
Total (Overall)	2,816 (54.0%)	2,394 (46.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Raritan borough are Food Preparation & Serving (514 | 9.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (214 | 4.1%), Personal Care & Service (195 | 3.7%), Security & Protection (49 | 0.9%), and Law Enforcement (27 | 0.5%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Raritan borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (70.4%), Security & Protection (63.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (62.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (72.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (60.3%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	19 (100.0%)
Security & Protection	31 (63.3%)	18 (36.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention	12 (54.5%)	10 (45.5%)
Law Enforcement	19 (70.4%)	8 (29.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving	323 (62.8%)	191 (37.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	85 (39.7%)	129 (60.3%)
Personal Care & Service	54 (27.7%)	141 (72.3%)
Total (Category)	493 (49.7%)	498 (50.2%)
Total (Overall)	2,816 (54.0%)	2,394 (46.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Raritan borough are Office & Administration (575 | 11.0%), and Sales & Related (513 | 9.9%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	355 (69.2%)	158 (30.8%)
Office & Administration	65 (11.3%)	510 (88.7%)
Total (Category)	420 (38.6%)	668 (61.4%)
Total (Overall)	2,816 (54.0%)	2,394 (46.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Raritan borough are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (172 | 3.3%), and Construction & Extraction (165 | 3.2%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	144 (87.3%)	21 (12.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	162 (94.2%)	10 (5.8%)
Total (Category)	306 (90.8%)	31 (9.2%)
Total (Overall)	2,816 (54.0%)	2,394 (46.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Raritan borough are Transportation (213 | 4.1%), Material Moving (204 | 3.9%), and Production (200 | 3.8%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	161 (80.5%)	39 (19.5%)
Transportation	213 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Material Moving	112 (54.9%)	92 (45.1%)
Total (Category)	486 (78.8%)	131 (21.2%)
Total (Overall)	2,816 (54.0%)	2,394 (46.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Raritan borough

Employment Industries in Raritan borough

The major employment industries in Raritan borough include Manufacturing (698 | 13.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (642 | 12.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (628 | 12.0%), Retail Trade (495 | 9.5%), and Professional & Scientific (420 | 8.1%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Raritan borough

The Raritan borough industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Enterprise Management (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Administrative & Support (84.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (80.5%), and Public Administration (68.8%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	132 (63.5%)	76 (36.5%)
Manufacturing	474 (67.9%)	224 (32.1%)
Wholesale Trade	90 (34.2%)	173 (65.8%)
Retail Trade	351 (70.9%)	144 (29.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing	122 (63.5%)	70 (36.5%)
Utilities	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	123 (83.7%)	24 (16.3%)
Finance & Insurance	130 (43.8%)	167 (56.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	89 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific	270 (64.3%)	150 (35.7%)
Enterprise Management	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	27 (16.0%)	142 (84.0%)
Educational Services	205 (53.8%)	176 (46.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	125 (19.5%)	517 (80.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	84 (68.3%)	39 (31.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services	388 (61.8%)	240 (38.2%)
Public Administration	65 (31.2%)	143 (68.8%)
Total	2,816 (54.0%)	2,394 (46.0%)

Education in Raritan borough

School Enrollment in Raritan borough

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,924 students in Raritan borough are college / undergraduate (679 | 35.3%), middle school (342 | 17.8%), and high school (337 | 17.5%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	99	5.1%
Kindergarten	43	2.2%
Elementary School	250	13.0%
Middle School	342	17.8%
High School	337	17.5%
College / Undergraduate	679	35.3%
Graduate / Professional	174	9.0%
Total	1,924	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Raritan borough

Out of a total of 1,924 students who are enrolled in schools in Raritan borough, 196 (10.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,728 (89.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 70 (81.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 258 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	16 (18.6%)	70 (81.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old	244 (81.3%)	56 (18.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	415 (92.6%)	33 (7.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	189 (95.9%)	8 (4.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	258 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	472 (97.1%)	14 (2.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	86 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over	48 (76.2%)	15 (23.8%)
Total	1,728 (89.8%)	196 (10.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Raritan borough

Business (452 | 18.0%), engineering (351 | 14.0%), computers & mathematics (273 | 10.9%), communications (234 | 9.3%), and social sciences (191 | 7.6%) are the most common fields of study among 2,507 individuals in Raritan borough who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	273	10.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	127	5.1%
Physical & Health Sciences	105	4.2%
Psychology	74	2.9%
Social Sciences	191	7.6%
Engineering	351	14.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies	7	0.3%
Science & Technology	137	5.5%
Business	452	18.0%
Education	187	7.5%
Literature & Languages	107	4.3%
Liberal Arts & History	63	2.5%
Visual & Performing Arts	15	0.6%
Communications	234	9.3%
Arts & Humanities	184	7.3%
Total	2,507	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Raritan borough

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Raritan borough

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Raritan borough are males with 2 vehicles (1,088, accounting for 43.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (820, making up 50.1%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	54 (2.1%)	86 (4.0%)
1 Vehicle	538 (21.3%)	588 (27.1%)
2 Vehicles	1,088 (43.0%)	820 (37.8%)
3 Vehicles	544 (21.5%)	477 (22.0%)
4 Vehicles	283 (11.2%)	173 (8.0%)
5 or more Vehicles	23 (0.9%)	27 (1.2%)
Total	2,530 (100.0%)	2,171 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Raritan borough

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Raritan borough are 10 to 14 minutes (748 commuters, 18.4%), 20 to 24 minutes (620 commuters, 15.3%), and 30 to 34 minutes (529 commuters, 13.0%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	138	3.4%
5 to 9 Minutes	509	12.5%
10 to 14 Minutes	748	18.4%
15 to 19 Minutes	496	12.2%
20 to 24 Minutes	620	15.3%
25 to 29 Minutes	220	5.4%
30 to 34 Minutes	529	13.0%
35 to 39 Minutes	165	4.1%
40 to 44 Minutes	184	4.5%
45 to 59 Minutes	264	6.5%
60 to 89 Minutes	123	3.0%
90 or more Minutes	62	1.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Raritan borough

The most common commute times in Raritan borough are 30 to 34 minutes (460 commuters, 21.7%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (492 commuters, 25.4%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	39 (1.8%)	99 (5.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes	256 (12.1%)	253 (13.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes	256 (12.1%)	492 (25.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes	269 (12.7%)	227 (11.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes	327 (15.4%)	293 (15.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes	166 (7.8%)	54 (2.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes	460 (21.7%)	69 (3.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes	82 (3.9%)	83 (4.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes	15 (0.7%)	169 (8.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes	173 (8.2%)	91 (4.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes	31 (1.5%)	92 (4.7%)
90 or more Minutes	43 (2.0%)	19 (1.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Raritan borough

The most frequent times of departure to work in Raritan borough are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (292, 13.8%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (741, 38.2%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	90 (4.3%)	24 (1.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	73 (3.5%)	52 (2.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	29 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	292 (13.8%)	52 (2.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	107 (5.1%)	170 (8.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	289 (13.7%)	143 (7.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	193 (9.1%)	271 (14.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	260 (12.3%)	741 (38.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	138 (6.5%)	153 (7.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	261 (12.3%)	62 (3.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	39 (1.8%)	67 (3.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	89 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	75 (3.5%)	106 (5.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	182 (8.6%)	100 (5.1%)
Total	2,117 (100.0%)	1,941 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Raritan borough

Occupancy by Ownership in Raritan borough

Of the total 3,262 dwellings in Raritan borough, owner-occupied units account for 1,857 (56.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,405 (43.1%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	1,857	56.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	1,405	43.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units	3,262	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Raritan borough

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	769	23.6%
2-Person Household	1,291	39.6%
3-Person Household	555	17.0%
4+ Person Household	647	19.8%
Total Housing Units	3,262	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Raritan borough

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	427 (55.5%)	342 (44.5%)
2-Person Household	608 (47.1%)	683 (52.9%)
3-Person Household	336 (60.5%)	219 (39.5%)
4+ Person Household	486 (75.1%)	161 (24.9%)
Total Housing Units	1,857 (56.9%)	1,405 (43.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Raritan borough

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	56 (32.6%)	116 (67.4%)
High School Diploma	451 (57.0%)	340 (43.0%)
College/Associate Degree	511 (52.4%)	464 (47.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	839 (63.4%)	485 (36.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Raritan borough

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	469	14.4%
35 to 44 Years	605	18.5%
45 to 54 Years	701	21.5%
55 to 64 Years	866	26.6%
65 to 74 Years	458	14.0%
75 to 84 Years	133	4.1%
85 Years and Over	30	0.9%
Total	3,262	100.0%

Housing Finances in Raritan borough

Median Income by Occupancy in Raritan borough

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	1,857 (56.9%)	$129,883
Renter-Occupied	1,405 (43.1%)	$78,029
Average	3,262 (100.0%)	$99,928

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Raritan borough

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	10 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999	20 (1.1%)	14 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999	35 (1.9%)	13 (0.9%)
$15,000 to $19,999	19 (1.0%)	32 (2.3%)
$20,000 to $24,999	46 (2.5%)	35 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999	55 (3.0%)	127 (9.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	137 (7.4%)	54 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999	149 (8.0%)	349 (24.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999	206 (11.1%)	332 (23.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999	398 (21.4%)	206 (14.7%)
$150,000 or more	782 (42.1%)	243 (17.3%)
Total	1,857 (100.0%)	1,405 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Raritan borough

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	39 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799	56 (3.0%)	19 (1.3%)
$800 to $999	126 (6.8%)	61 (4.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499	257 (13.8%)	354 (25.2%)
$1,500 to $1,999	368 (19.8%)	423 (30.1%)
$2,000 to $2,499	512 (27.6%)	222 (15.8%)
$2,500 to $2,999	187 (10.1%)	269 (19.2%)
$3,000 or more	312 (16.8%)	45 (3.2%)
Total	1,857 (100.0%)	1,405 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Raritan borough

Housing Structures in Raritan borough

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	1,598	49.0%
Single Unit, Attached	355	10.9%
2 Unit Apartments	555	17.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	174	5.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	61	1.9%
10 or more Apartments	511	15.7%
Mobile Home / Other	8	0.3%
Total	3,262	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Raritan borough

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	1,543 (96.6%)	55 (3.4%)
Single Unit, Attached	170 (47.9%)	185 (52.1%)
2 Unit Apartments	117 (21.1%)	438 (78.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	174 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	61 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments	19 (3.7%)	492 (96.3%)
Mobile Home / Other	8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,857 (56.9%)	1,405 (43.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Raritan borough

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	3 (0.2%)	43 (3.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms	58 (3.1%)	349 (24.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms	329 (17.7%)	865 (61.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms	742 (40.0%)	103 (7.3%)
8 or more Rooms	725 (39.0%)	45 (3.2%)
Total	1,857 (100.0%)	1,405 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Raritan borough

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	1,561 (84.1%)	1,188 (84.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	49 (2.6%)	13 (0.9%)
Electricity	111 (6.0%)	172 (12.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	128 (6.9%)	13 (0.9%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	0 (0.0%)	11 (0.8%)
No Fuel Used	8 (0.4%)	8 (0.6%)
Total	1,857 (100.0%)	1,405 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Raritan borough

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	75 (4.0%)	112 (8.0%)
1 Vehicle	405 (21.8%)	653 (46.5%)
2 Vehicles	845 (45.5%)	504 (35.9%)
3 or more Vehicles	532 (28.6%)	136 (9.7%)
Total	1,857 (100.0%)	1,405 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Raritan borough

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Raritan borough

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	677	1,180
Median Property Value	$453,700	$429,500
Median Household Income	$84,063	$651
Monthly Housing Costs	$1,309	$305
Real Estate Taxes	$9,554	$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Raritan borough

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999	96 (14.2%)	147 (12.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999	313 (46.2%)	797 (67.5%)
$500,000 to $749,999	257 (38.0%)	212 (18.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.5%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	18 (1.5%)
Total	677 (100.0%)	1,180 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Raritan borough

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	10 (1.5%)	32 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $24,999	65 (9.6%)	20 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999	55 (8.1%)	35 (3.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	116 (17.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	64 (9.5%)	21 (1.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999	71 (10.5%)	85 (7.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999	165 (24.4%)	135 (11.4%)
$150,000 or more	131 (19.4%)	233 (19.8%)
Total	677 (100.0%)	1,180 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Raritan borough

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	93 (13.7%)	162,321 (13,756.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x	86 (12.7%)	302 (25.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x	63 (9.3%)	313 (26.5%)
4.0x or more	425 (62.8%)	249 (21.1%)
Total	677 (100.0%)	1,180 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Raritan borough

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	629 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	677 (100.0%)	1,180 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Raritan borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Raritan borough

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	307 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	989 (95.9%)	42 (4.1%)
19 to 25 Years	837 (80.9%)	197 (19.1%)
26 to 34 Years	666 (74.9%)	223 (25.1%)
35 to 44 Years	896 (85.3%)	154 (14.7%)
45 to 54 Years	1,362 (94.2%)	84 (5.8%)
55 to 64 Years	1,325 (95.1%)	69 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years	799 (96.5%)	29 (3.5%)
75 Years and older	287 (93.2%)	21 (6.8%)
Total	7,468 (90.1%)	819 (9.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Raritan borough

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	307 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	989 (95.9%)	42 (4.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	837 (80.9%)	197 (19.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Raritan borough

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	308 (67.5%)	148 (32.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999	423 (82.9%)	87 (17.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999	1,036 (89.7%)	119 (10.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999	1,000 (87.8%)	139 (12.2%)
$100,000 and over	4,688 (93.5%)	325 (6.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Raritan borough

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	35 (11.4%)	272 (88.6%)
6 to 18 Years	192 (18.6%)	797 (77.3%)
19 to 25 Years	44 (4.3%)	793 (76.7%)
25 to 34 Years	65 (7.3%)	636 (71.5%)
35 to 44 Years	30 (2.9%)	866 (82.5%)
45 to 54 Years	152 (10.5%)	1,210 (83.7%)
55 to 64 Years	271 (19.4%)	1,193 (85.6%)
65 to 74 Years	742 (89.6%)	554 (66.9%)
75 Years and over	270 (87.7%)	152 (49.3%)
Total	1,801 (21.7%)	6,473 (78.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Raritan borough

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	50 (25.4%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	8 (1.8%)	36 (7.1%)
18 to 34 Years	26 (2.2%)	114 (13.3%)
35 to 64 Years	184 (9.9%)	204 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years	45 (11.3%)	68 (15.8%)
75 Years and over	48 (30.0%)	93 (62.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Raritan borough

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Raritan borough: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	77 (8.9%)
35 to 64 Years	63 (3.4%)	23 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years	33 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	7 (4.4%)	8 (5.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Raritan borough: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	50 (25.4%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	76 (8.8%)
35 to 64 Years	28 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.9%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Raritan borough: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	8 (1.8%)	36 (7.1%)
18 to 34 Years	26 (2.2%)	97 (11.3%)
35 to 64 Years	73 (3.9%)	143 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years	12 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Raritan borough: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.1%)
18 to 34 Years	1 (0.1%)	68 (7.9%)
35 to 64 Years	127 (6.9%)	52 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years	45 (11.3%)	26 (6.0%)
75 Years and over	48 (30.0%)	75 (50.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Raritan borough: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	8 (1.8%)	26 (5.1%)
18 to 34 Years	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	42 (2.3%)	19 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years	12 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	21 (13.1%)	39 (26.4%)

Technology Access in Raritan borough

Computing Device Access in Raritan borough

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	2,985	91.5%
Smartphone	3,038	93.1%
Tablet	2,253	69.1%
No Computing Device	104	3.2%
Total	3,262	100.0%

Internet Access in Raritan borough

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	0	0.0%
Broadband Home	2,755	84.5%
Cellular Data Only	273	8.4%
Satellite Internet	160	4.9%
No Internet	169	5.2%
Total	3,262	100.0%

Raritan borough Summary

Raritan Borough is a small borough located in Somerset County, New Jersey. It is situated in the Raritan Valley region of Central New Jersey, and is part of the larger New York metropolitan area. The borough is bordered by Bridgewater Township to the north, Hillsborough Township to the west, and Franklin Township to the south. The borough has a total area of 2.2 square miles, all of which is land.

History

Raritan Borough was originally part of Bridgewater Township, which was established in 1749. In 1870, the area that is now Raritan Borough was incorporated as a separate municipality. The borough was named after the Raritan River, which runs through the area.

The borough was originally a farming community, but in the late 19th century, it began to develop into a residential community. The borough was home to several factories, including a silk mill, a paper mill, and a brickyard. The borough also had a railroad station, which was used to transport goods to and from the borough.

In the early 20th century, the borough began to experience rapid growth. The population increased from 1,000 in 1900 to over 5,000 by 1950. The borough also experienced an influx of immigrants from Italy, Poland, and other European countries.

Geography

Raritan Borough is located in the Raritan Valley region of Central New Jersey. The borough is bordered by Bridgewater Township to the north, Hillsborough Township to the west, and Franklin Township to the south. The borough has a total area of 2.2 square miles, all of which is land.

The borough is located on the Raritan River, which runs through the area. The river is a major source of recreation for the borough, and is home to several parks and trails. The borough is also home to several small lakes, including Lake Nelson and Lake Raritan.

Economy

Raritan Borough has a diverse economy. The borough is home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services. The borough is also home to several large employers, including Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and Novartis.

The borough is also home to several industrial parks, which are home to a variety of manufacturing and distribution companies. The borough is also home to several corporate headquarters, including those of Johnson & Johnson and Merck.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the borough had a population of 6,881. The racial makeup of the borough was 79.2% White, 8.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 6.2% Asian, and 4.9% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.2% of the population.

The median household income in the borough was $76,944, and the median family income was $90,917. The per capita income in the borough was $35,945. About 4.2% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line.

Raritan Borough is a small borough with a diverse population and a strong economy. The borough is home to several large employers, and is a popular destination for recreation and leisure activities. The borough is also home to several parks and trails, making it a great place to live and work.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Raritan borough?

Per Capita income in Raritan borough is $56,129.

What is the Median Family Income in Raritan borough?

Median Family Income in Raritan borough is $127,528.

What is the Median Household income in Raritan borough?

Median Household Income in Raritan borough is $99,928.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Raritan borough?

Income or Wage Gap in Raritan borough is 2.6%.

Women in Raritan borough earn 97.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Family Income Deficit in Raritan borough?

Family Income Deficit in Raritan borough is $8,356.

Families that are below poverty line in Raritan borough earn $8,356 less on average than the poverty threshold level.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Raritan borough?

Inequality or Gini Index in Raritan borough is 0.44.

What is the Total Population of Raritan borough?

Total Population of Raritan borough is 8,301.

What is the Total Male Population of Raritan borough?

Total Male Population of Raritan borough is 4,224.

What is the Total Female Population of Raritan borough?

Total Female Population of Raritan borough is 4,077.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Raritan borough?

There are 103.61 Males per 100 Females in Raritan borough.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Raritan borough?

There are 96.52 Females per 100 Males in Raritan borough.

What is the Median Population Age in Raritan borough?

Median Population Age in Raritan borough is 43.2 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Raritan borough

Average Family Size in Raritan borough is 3.2 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Raritan borough

Average Household Size in Raritan borough is 2.5 People.

How Large is the Labor Force in Raritan borough?

There are 5,514 People in the Labor Forcein in Raritan borough.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Raritan borough?

76.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Raritan borough.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Raritan borough?

Unemployment Rate in Raritan borough is 5.5%.