Raritan, Illinois facts for kids
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Raritan, Illinois
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The village of Raritan along its main street, 400 N in April 2017
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Location of Raritan in Henderson County, Illinois.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Henderson |
| Township | Raritan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 102 |
| • Density | 1,073.68/sq mi (414.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61471
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-62848 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399045 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Raritan, Illinois |
Raritan is a small village located in Henderson County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 102 people lived there. It is part of the larger area around Burlington, Iowa.
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Where is Raritan Located?
Raritan is found in the southeastern part of Henderson County. The village covers a total area of about 0.10 square miles (0.25 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Raritan?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 42 | — | |
| 1870 | 201 | 378.6% | |
| 1960 | 182 | — | |
| 1970 | 206 | 13.2% | |
| 1980 | 177 | −14.1% | |
| 1990 | 146 | −17.5% | |
| 2000 | 140 | −4.1% | |
| 2010 | 138 | −1.4% | |
| 2020 | 102 | −26.1% | |
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According to the 2020 census, there were 102 people living in Raritan. These people made up 43 households, and 40 of these were families. The village had about 1,073 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Raritan are White (100%). There were no people from other racial groups reported in the 2020 census. Also, no one identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 43 households, about 34.9% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (76.74%) were married couples living together. A small number (16.28%) had a female head of household with no husband present.
The average household had 2.88 people. The average family had 2.86 people.
Age and Income
The people in Raritan have different ages. About 33.3% were under 18 years old. About 17.1% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 36.4 years.
The median income for a household was $64,464. For families, the median income was $58,750. The average income per person in the village was $29,183. No one in the village was reported to be living below the poverty line.
The Founding of Raritan Village
Raritan was started by settlers who belonged to the Dutch Reformed Church. They came from a place called Raritan, New Jersey.
The village began in 1856. A group of people from New Jersey came to an area then known as Bedford Precinct. Many of these settlers came from towns along the Raritan River in New Jersey. So, they decided to name their new home after the place they left behind.
The 1995 Tornado
In May 1995, Raritan was hit by a very strong tornado. This tornado was rated as an F4.
Images for kids
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The village of Raritan along its main street, 400 N in April 2017
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Location of Raritan in Henderson County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
See also
In Spanish: Raritan (Illinois) para niños
