Raritan Township, New Jersey population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Raritan township increased by 4,583. In this period, the peak population was 24,637 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 20,054 | - | - |
| 2001 | 20,671 | 617 | 3.08% |
| 2002 | 21,232 | 561 | 2.71% |
| 2003 | 21,744 | 512 | 2.41% |
| 2004 | 22,248 | 504 | 2.32% |
| 2005 | 22,558 | 310 | 1.39% |
| 2006 | 22,656 | 98 | 0.43% |
| 2007 | 22,711 | 55 | 0.24% |
| 2008 | 22,680 | -31 | -0.14% |
| 2009 | 22,708 | 28 | 0.12% |
| 2010 | 22,206 | -502 | -2.21% |
| 2011 | 22,164 | -42 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 22,089 | -75 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 22,066 | -23 | -0.10% |
| 2014 | 22,047 | -19 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 22,056 | 9 | 0.04% |
| 2016 | 21,989 | -67 | -0.30% |
| 2017 | 22,069 | 80 | 0.36% |
| 2018 | 22,289 | 220 | 1.00% |
| 2019 | 22,432 | 143 | 0.64% |
| 2020 | 23,529 | 1,097 | 4.89% |
| 2021 | 23,930 | 401 | 1.70% |
| 2022 | 24,341 | 411 | 1.72% |
| 2023 | 24,637 | 296 | 1.22% |
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Raritan Township, New Jersey population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Raritan township's population increased by 2,152 (10.73%), 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 township's population increased by 1,323 (5.96%), 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 township's population increased by 1,108 (4.71%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Raritan township's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 24,637.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Raritan township's population peaked in year 2023 at 24,637.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Raritan township's population was lowest in year 2000 at 20,054.
Raritan Township, New Jersey annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Raritan township grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Raritan township had an average annual population growth rate of 0.99% per year. Overall the population grew 22.85% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Raritan township annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.99% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Raritan township population grew the most, with an increase of 1,097 people (a 4.89% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Raritan township population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 502 people (a 2.21% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Raritan Township, New Jersey population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Raritan township's population increased by 707 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 411 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 296 (1.22%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Raritan Township, New Jersey changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Raritan township increased by 2,571 (11.65%). The population was highest at 24,637 in the year 2023 and lowest at 21,989 in the year 2016. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.12%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)