Good to know
Good to Know
- Raglan has a higher proportion of overseas-born residents (20.1% in 2013) compared to Waikato District overall (14.4%), reflecting its appeal to international visitors and migrants.
- The town has a mixed economy with strong tourism and arts sectors alongside traditional agricultural employment in the surrounding region.
- Small and medium-sized enterprises dominate; the local business community emphasizes sustainable, locally-focused business models through the 'Raglan Naturally' initiative.
- Raglan HQ coworking space supports remote workers, freelancers, and small business owners, with a diverse membership including financial advisors, lawyers, and other professional services.
Languages
- English Percent
- 96.9
- Maori Language Percent
- 8.7
- Other Languages Percent
- 12.3
Population
- Median Age
- 41.2
- Total 2023 Census
- 3717
Gender
- Male
- 1785
- Other
- 15
- Female
- 1917
Growth Since 2018
- Percent
- 11.7
- Absolute
- 390
Foreign Born
- Percent 2013 Census
- 20.1
- Note
- 2013 census showed 20.1% born overseas; 2023 detailed breakdown not yet accessible in sources
Business Presence
- Agricultural Hinterland
- Rural areas support dairy and beef farming operations
- Employment Notes
- Retail trade (13.8% of local employees), accommodation and food services (27.7%), education and training (12.3%), health care (8.5%)
Tech Presence
- Coworking
- Raglan HQ (opened 2019) - shared office space for freelancers and SMEs
- Broader Presence
- Limited documented tech sector; region has SME and small business focus rather than technology hub
Primary Sectors
- tourism and hospitality
- arts and creative
- retail trade
- accommodation and food services
- professional services
- outdoor recreation
Ethnicity 2023 Census
- Asian Percent
- 3.4
- Maori Percent
- 24.8
- Melaa Percent
- 2.4
- Other Percent
- 2.5
- Pasifika Percent
- 2.7
- European Pakeha Percent
- 84.6
Notable Nationalities 2013
Notable Nationalities 2013
- UK and Ireland (largest overseas-born population)
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
Sources cited for this category
These are the sources cited in this local demographics research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.