Raritan, NJ population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Raritan increased by 2,094. In this period, the peak population was 8,483 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6,328 | - | - |
| 2001 | 6,303 | -25 | -0.40% |
| 2002 | 6,318 | 15 | 0.24% |
| 2003 | 6,333 | 15 | 0.24% |
| 2004 | 6,356 | 23 | 0.36% |
| 2005 | 6,357 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2006 | 6,366 | 9 | 0.14% |
| 2007 | 6,985 | 619 | 9.72% |
| 2008 | 7,334 | 349 | 5.00% |
| 2009 | 7,391 | 57 | 0.78% |
| 2010 | 6,892 | -499 | -6.75% |
| 2011 | 6,907 | 15 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 6,907 | - | - |
| 2013 | 7,218 | 311 | 4.50% |
| 2014 | 7,433 | 215 | 2.98% |
| 2015 | 7,918 | 485 | 6.52% |
| 2016 | 7,901 | -17 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 7,880 | -21 | -0.27% |
| 2018 | 7,863 | -17 | -0.22% |
| 2019 | 7,790 | -73 | -0.93% |
| 2020 | 7,820 | 30 | 0.39% |
| 2021 | 8,483 | 663 | 8.48% |
| 2022 | 8,452 | -31 | -0.37% |
| 2023 | 8,422 | -30 | -0.35% |
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Raritan, NJ population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Raritan's population increased by 564 (8.91%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Raritan's population increased by 928 (13.46%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Raritan's population increased by 602 (7.70%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Raritan's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 8,422.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Raritan's population peaked in year 2021 at 8,483.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Raritan's population was lowest in year 2001 at 6,303.
Raritan, NJ annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Raritan grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Raritan had an average annual population growth rate of 1.44% per year. Overall the population grew 33.09% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Raritan annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.44% per year.
From 2020 to 2021 Raritan population grew the most, with an increase of 663 people (a 8.48% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Raritan population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 499 people (a 6.75% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Raritan, NJ population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Raritan's population decreased by 61 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 31 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 30 (0.35%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Raritan, NJ changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Raritan increased by 1,204 (16.68%). The population was highest at 8,483 in the year 2021 and lowest at 7,433 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.60%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)