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Raritan, New Jersey

Not to be confused withRaritan Township, New Jersey.

Raritanis aboroughinSomerset County,in theU.S. stateofNew Jersey.As of the2020 United States census,the borough's population was 7,835,[9][10]its highest decennial census count ever and an increase of 954 (+13.9%) from the2010 censuscount of 6,881,[19][20]which in turn had reflected an increase of 543 (+8.6%) from the 6,338 counted at the2000 census.[21]

Raritan, New Jersey
Borough
Nevius Street Bridge
Nevius Street Bridge
Official seal of Raritan, New Jersey
Seal
Motto:
"A friendly town of friendly people"
Location of Raritan in Somerset County highlighted in yellow (right). Inset map: Location of Somerset County in New Jersey highlighted in black (left).
Location of Raritan inSomerset Countyhighlighted in yellow (right). Inset map: Location of Somerset County inNew Jerseyhighlighted in black (left).
Census Bureau map of Raritan, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Raritan, New Jersey
Raritan is located in Somerset County, New Jersey
Raritan
Raritan
Location inSomerset County
Raritan is located in New Jersey
Raritan
Raritan
Location inNew Jersey
Raritan is located in the United States
Raritan
Raritan
Location in the United States
Coordinates:40°34′17″N74°38′46″W/ 40.571344°N 74.646026°W/40.571344; -74.646026[1][2]
CountryUnited States
StateNew Jersey
CountySomerset
IncorporatedApril 3, 1868 (as town)
ReincorporatedMay 12, 1948 (as borough)
Named forRaritan tribe
Government
[6]
• TypeBorough
• BodyBorough Council
•MayorNicolas Carra (R,term ends December 31, 2027)[3]
•AdministratorEric M. Colvin[4]
•Municipal clerkEric M. Colvin[5]
Area
[7]
• Total2.03 sq mi (5.27 km2)
• Land1.99 sq mi (5.16 km2)
• Water0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) 2.02%
• Rank412th of 565 in state
17th of 21 in county[1]
Elevation
[8]
125 ft (38 m)
Population
(2020)[9][10]
• Total7,835
• Estimate
(2023)[9][11]
8,422
• Rank297th of 565 in state
14th of 21 in county[12]
• Density3,933.2/sq mi (1,518.6/km2)
• Rank163rd of 565 in state
6th of 21 in county[12]
Time zoneUTC−05:00(Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)UTC−04:00(Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Codes
08869[13][14]
Area code908[15]
FIPS code3403561980[1][16][17]
GNISfeature ID0885365[1][18]
Websitewww.raritanboro.org

The borough's name is derived from theRaritans,aNative Americangroup ofLenape.[22]The name of the tribe is said to mean "forked river",[23]"stream overflows", or "point on a tidal river".[24][25]

History

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Raritan town was originally established as a subdivision withinBridgewater Townshipby act of theNew Jersey Legislatureon April 3, 1868. Despite its size, the town has an extensive history, that encompasses local, national, and even global history.

Raritan Woolen Mills

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The Rariten Woolen Mills, pictured 1918 during the tail-end ofWWI

The town's location on theRaritan River,a major artery for the use of trading goods intoNew York City,contributed it in being a bustlingmill townduring the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Raritan Woolen Mills was established in 1846, as a major producer of textiles, known throughout the United States. Its name changed to the Somerset Manufacturing Company in 1882, employing as many as 400 people during its peak at the turn of the century. The mill created uniforms and blankets for theUnion Armyduring theCivil War,along with uniforms for theUnited States ArmyduringWorld War I.[26]

End of World War I

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Memorial plaque marking theFrelinghuysenestate site and signing of theKnox–Porter Resolutionon July 2, 1921

TheKnox–Porter Resolutionending United States involvement inWorld War Iwas signed byPresident Hardingat the estate of New Jersey SenatorJoseph S. Frelinghuysen Sr.on July 2, 1921.[27][28]That Memorial plaque marking of the Frelinghuysen estate is located in the borough.

Creation of the borough

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TheNevius Street Bridgewas completed in 1886 by theWrought Iron Bridge Company,it is still utilized by pedestrians crossing the river today

After a series of bitter lawsuits between Raritan and Bridgewater in the 1930s and 1940s, the Legislature allowed Raritan to become a fully independent borough by an Act on May 12, 1948, based on the results of a referendum passed on June 12, 1948. The new borough incorporated the old town and an additional portion of Bridgewater Township.[29]

Geography

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TheJohn Basilone Veterans Memorial Bridgeis for cars crossing the river

According to theUnited States Census Bureau,the borough had a total area of 2.03 square miles (5.27 km2), including 1.99 square miles (5.16 km2) of land and 0.04 square miles (0.11 km2) of water (2.02%).[1][2]

The borough borders the Somerset County municipalities ofBridgewater Township,Hillsborough Township,andSomerville.[30][31][32]Raritan is in the western division of theRaritan Valley region(a line of municipalities incentral New Jersey), along withBranchburgand Bridgewater.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18701,009—
18802,046102.8%
18902,55624.9%
19003,24426.9%
19103,67213.2%
19204,45721.4%
19304,7516.6%
19404,8391.9%
19505,1316.0%
19606,13719.6%
19706,6919.0%
19806,128−8.4%
19905,798−5.4%
20006,3389.3%
20106,8818.6%
20207,83513.9%
2023 (est.)8,422[9][11]7.5%
Population sources:
1870–1920[33]1870[34]1880–1890[35]
1890–1910[36]1910–1930[37]
1940–2000[38]2000[39][40]
2010[19][20]2020[9][10]

2010 census

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The2010 United States censuscounted 6,881 people, 2,673 households, and 1,748 families in the borough. Thepopulation densitywas 3,452.2 per square mile (1,332.9/km2). There were 2,847 housing units at an average density of 1,428.3 per square mile (551.5/km2). The racial makeup was 76.40% (5,257)White,2.09% (144)Black or African American,0.16% (11)Native American,14.29% (983)Asian,0.01% (1)Pacific Islander,4.59% (316) fromother races,and 2.46% (169) from two or more races.Hispanic or Latinoof any race were 16.39% (1,128) of the population.[19]

Of the 2,673 households, 31.2% had children under the age of 18; 48.5% were married couples living together; 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present and 34.6% were non-families. Of all households, 27.8% were made up of individuals and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.16.[19]

23.1% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.1 years. For every 100 females, the population had 96.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 95.1 males.[19]

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010American Community Surveyshowed that (in 2010inflation-adjusteddollars)median household incomewas $70,116 (with a margin of error of +/− $10,294) and the median family income was $79,813 (+/− $8,715). Males had a median income of $54,130 (+/− $7,617) versus $44,125 (+/− $12,260) for females. Theper capita incomefor the borough was $34,617 (+/− $5,703). About 6.3% of families and 7.4% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 15.4% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.[41]

2000 census

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As of the2000 United States census[16]there were 6,338 people, 2,556 households, and 1,671 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3,113.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,202.2/km2). There were 2,644 housing units at an average density of 1,299.0 per square mile (501.5/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 87.74%White,0.93%African American,0.08%Native American,8.17%Asian,0.16%Pacific Islander,1.64% fromother races,and 1.28% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 8.41% of the population.[39][40]

There were 2,556 households, out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% weremarried couplesliving together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.08.[39][40]

In the borough, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 35.0% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males.[39][40]

The median income for a household in the borough was $51,122, and the median income for a family was $59,962. Males had a median income of $46,071 versus $35,704 for females. Theper capita incomefor the borough was $26,420. About 5.5% of families and 6.4% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over.[39][40]

Parks and recreation

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Frelinghuysen Park is a public park dedicated to GeneralJohn Frederick Frelinghuysen.[42]This is one of the public parks in Raritan, along with Basilone Park and Elizabeth Avenue Park, and it includes two little league baseball fields, two full-sized outdoor basketball courts, two full sized tennis courts and a playground. During the summer months Frelinghuysen Park and Basilone Park have recreational pools open to children. The parks offers tables for picnicking. It is located at the end of Sherman Avenue before getting onto Highway 206.[43]

Government

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The RaritanRelief Hose Company No. 2 Fire Engine Houseis on both theNew Jersey Register of Historic Placesand theU.S. National Register of Historic Places.

Local government

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Raritan is governed under theboroughform of New Jersey municipal government, which is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey.[44]The governing body is comprised of the mayor and the borough council, with all positions electedat-largeon a partisan basis as part of the November general election. The mayor is electeddirectlyby the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council includes six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle.[6]The borough form of government used by Raritan is a "weak mayor/ strong council "government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor canvetoordinances subject to anoverrideby a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.[45][46]

As of 2024,themayorof the Borough of Raritan isRepublicanNicolas Carra, whose term of office expires December 31, 2027.[47]Members of the Raritan Borough Council are Council President Donald Tozzi (R, 2026),[48]Michael Patente (R, 2026),[49]Adam Armahizer (D,2025),[50]Kenneth DiGraziano (R, 2024, appointed to fill an unexpired term),[51]David Fritzinger (R, 2024)[52]and Umesh Agrawal (R, 2024, appointed to fill an unexpired term).[53][54]

In January 2024, the borough council appointed Republican Umesh Agrawal to fill the seat expiring in December 2025 that became vacant when Nicolas J. Carra took office as mayor earlier that month; Agrawal will serve on an interim basis until the November 2024 general election.[55]

In May 2024, the borough council appointed Republican Kenneth DiGraziano to fill the seat expiring in December 2024 that became vacant when Joyce Melitsky resigned earlier that month.[56]

Rocco Miele was Raritan's first mayor, serving from its founding in 1948 to 1953.[57]

Federal, state and county representation

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Raritan is located in the 7th Congressional District[58]and is part of New Jersey's 23rd state legislative district.[59][60][61]

For the118th United States Congress,New Jersey's 7th congressional districtis represented byThomas Kean Jr.(R,Westfield).[62]New Jersey is represented in theUnited States SenatebyDemocratsCory Booker(Newark,term ends 2027)[63]andBob Menendez(Englewood Cliffs,term ends 2025).[64][65]

For the2024-2025 session,the23rd legislative districtof theNew Jersey Legislatureis represented in theState SenatebyDoug Steinhardt(R,Lopatcong Township) and in theGeneral AssemblybyJohn DiMaio(R,Hackettstown) andErik Peterson(R,Franklin Township).[66]

Somerset Countyis governed by a five-memberBoard of County Commissioners,whose members are electedat-largeto three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with one or two seats coming up for election each year. At an annual reorganization meeting held on the first Friday of January, the board selects a Director and deputy director from among its members.[67]As of 2024,Somerset County's County Commissioners are:

Director Shanel Robinson (D,Franklin Township,2024),[68] Melonie Marano (D,Green Brook Township,2025),[69] Paul Drake (D,Hillsborough Township,2026),[70] Douglas Singleterry (D,North Plainfield,2026)[71]and Deputy Director Sara Sooy (D,Bernards Township,2024).[72][73][74][75][76]

Constitutional officers, elected on a countywide basis are: Clerk Steve Peter (D,Somerville,2027),[77][78] Sheriff Darrin Russo (D, Franklin Township, 2025)[79][80]and Surrogate Bernice "Tina" Jalloh (D, Franklin Township, 2025)[81][82][75]

Politics

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Raritan vote by party
in presidential elections
Year Democratic Republican Third Parties
2020 52.3%1,985 45.1%1,712 1.9%73
2016 49.0%1,559 46.9%1,500 3.9%124
2012 48.7%1,323 50.0%1,360 1.3%35
2008 44.7%1,287 52.6%1,514 1.5%42
2004 44.2%1,239 53.4%1,497 1.2%33

As of March 2011, there were a total of 3,926 registered voters in Raritan, of which 1,122 (28.6% vs. 26.0% countywide) were registered asDemocrats,882 (22.5% vs. 25.7%) were registered asRepublicansand 1,917 (48.8% vs. 48.2%) were registered asUnaffiliated.There were 5 voters registered asLibertariansorGreens.[83]Among the borough's 2010 Census population, 57.1% (vs. 60.4% in Somerset County) were registered to vote, including 74.2% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 80.4% countywide).[83][84]

In the2012 presidential election,RepublicanMitt Romneyreceived 50.0% of the vote (1,360 cast), ahead of DemocratBarack Obamawith 48.7% (1,323 votes), and other candidates with 1.3% (35 votes), among the 2,759 ballots cast by the borough's 4,159 registered voters (41 ballots werespoiled), for a turnout of 66.3%.[85][86]In the2008 presidential election,RepublicanJohn McCainreceived 1,514 votes (52.6% vs. 46.1% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 1,287 votes (44.7% vs. 52.1%) and other candidates with 42 votes (1.5% vs. 1.1%), among the 2,879 ballots cast by the borough's 3,830 registered voters, for a turnout of 75.2% (vs. 78.7% in Somerset County).[87]In the2004 presidential election,RepublicanGeorge W. Bushreceived 1,497 votes (53.4% vs. 51.5% countywide), ahead of DemocratJohn Kerrywith 1,239 votes (44.2% vs. 47.2%) and other candidates with 33 votes (1.2% vs. 0.9%), among the 2,802 ballots cast by the borough's 3,606 registered voters, for a turnout of 77.7% (vs. 81.7% in the whole county).[88]

In the2013 gubernatorial election,RepublicanChris Christiereceived 72.0% of the vote (1,249 cast), ahead of DemocratBarbara Buonowith 26.0% (451 votes), and other candidates with 2.0% (34 votes), among the 1,759 ballots cast by the borough's 4,253 registered voters (25 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 41.4%.[89][90]In the2009 gubernatorial election,Republican Chris Christie received 1,292 votes (60.9% vs. 55.8% countywide), ahead of DemocratJon Corzinewith 562 votes (26.5% vs. 34.1%), IndependentChris Daggettwith 202 votes (9.5% vs. 8.7%) and other candidates with 22 votes (1.0% vs. 0.7%), among the 2,120 ballots cast by the borough's 3,948 registered voters, yielding a 53.7% turnout (vs. 52.5% in the county).[91]

Education

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Students from Raritan attend theBridgewater-Raritan Regional School District,together with students fromBridgewater Township.[92][93]As of the 2020–21 school year, the district, comprised of 11 schools, had an enrollment of 8,254 students and 754.4 classroom teachers (on anFTEbasis), for astudent–teacher ratioof 10.9:1.[94]One of the largest suburban districts statewide, the district is the largest in Somerset County.[95]Schools in the district (with 2020–21 enrollment data from theNational Center for Education Statistics[96]) are Adamsville Primary School[97](532 students; in grades PreK–4), Bradley Gardens Primary School[98](263; PreK–4), Crim Primary School[99](342; K–4), Hamilton Primary School[100](477; K–4), John F. Kennedy Primary School[101](427; K–4), Milltown Primary School[102](402; PreK–4), Van Holten Primary School[103](334; K–4), Eisenhower Intermediate School[104](704; 5–6), Hillside Intermediate School[105](574; 5–6), Bridgewater–Raritan Middle School[106](1,384; 7–8) and Bridgewater–Raritan High School[107](2,747; 9–12).[108][109][110][111]The overwhelming majority of students in the district are from Bridgewater, with approximately 1,000 students from Raritan. All schools in the district are in Bridgewater except for Kennedy, which is in Raritan.

During the 1999–2000 school year, Bridgewater-Raritan High School was recognized with theNational Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellenceby theUnited States Department of Education,[112]the highest award an American school can receive from the federal government.[113][114]

Public high school students also have the option to attend theSomerset County Vocational and Technical High School,a four-yearmagnet schoollocated in Bridgewater that provides occupational and academic training to students from all of Somerset County.[115]

St. Ann Classical Academy is aclassical, liberal-artsCatholic school for students inpre-kindergartenthrougheighth gradethat operates under the supervision of the RaritanOratory of St. Philip Neriand theRoman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen.[116][117]

Transportation

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U.S. Route 202northbound at its junction withU.S. Route 206andRoute 28at the Somerville Circle in Raritan

Roads and highways

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As of May 2010,the borough had a total of 24.34 miles (39.17 km) of roadways, of which 18.26 miles (29.39 km) were maintained by the municipality, 2.85 miles (4.59 km) by Somerset County and 3.23 miles (5.20 km) by theNew Jersey Department of Transportation.[118]

U.S. Route 202traverses the borough from east to west.[119]U.S. Route 206follows the border withSomerville.[120]New Jersey Route 28has one side of the roadway within the borough as it follows the border withBridgewater Township.[121]The northern terminus ofCounty Route 567is in Raritan.[122]

U.S. Routes 202 and 206 intersect with NJ Route 28 at theSomerville Circleon the borders with Bridgewater Township and Somerville, with the eastern half of the circle located in Raritan.[123]As part of an ongoing effort to improve traffic safety at the circle, theNew Jersey Department of Transportationhas made a series of changes to the structure of thetraffic circle,originally constructed during the 1930s. With the suburbanization of the area, the circle was handling an average of 70,000 vehicles each day. In 1994, an overpass was completed to allow traffic on Route 202 between Flemington andInterstate 78andInterstate 287to avoid the circle, though the rate of accidents grew from 195 in 1991 before the project started to 302 for the year after the overpass was open to traffic. After yield signs were added in February 1995, the accident rate increased again, to an annualized rate above 400 per year.[124]

Public transportation

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TheRaritan train stationis on theU.S. National Register of Historic Places.

TheRaritan train station[125]offersNJ Transitservice on theRaritan Valley LinetoNewark Penn Station.[126][127]The station is north of the town center on Thompson Street. The station building is south of the tracks in the main parking lot and was built in the early 1890s. There are also three other small lots for this station. Raritan is usually the most frequent terminus of the Raritan Valley Line. There is limited service farther west toHigh Bridge.

The borough is served by the CAT-1R, 2R, and 3R routes (which all continue toRaritan Valley Community Collegeon the western end. On the eastern end, buses continue toNew Brunswick,North Plainfield,andBridgewater Commonsrespectively), operated by Community Access Transit.[128][129]

Community

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GeneralJohn FrelinghuysenHouse, now the Raritan Public Library

TheRaritan Public Libraryis located in what was originally the homestead of GeneralJohn Frederick Frelinghuysen.[42]

Notable people

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See also:Category:People from Raritan, New Jersey

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Raritan include:

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  133. ^Frezza Jr., Harry."Raritan man attends Final Four for 57th time",Courier News,April 1, 2001. Accessed August 2, 2007. "Ben Carnevale, who turns 86 on Oct. 30, has had the kind of life some people might call legendary. In fact, when you look at his life, which began in a house just off the last trolley stop on Gaston Avenue in Raritan Borough, you might agree. The 1934 Somerville High School graduate is a member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. He is also the winningest coach in United States Naval Academy history, a survivor of a ship that was torpedoed during World War II, and somebody who had a lot to do with building the NCAA basketball tournament."
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