Census Bureau data for Princeton city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Princeton city
- What is the median household income in Princeton city?
- The median household income in Princeton city is $52,450 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Princeton city?
- The poverty rate in Princeton city is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Princeton city?
- $212,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Princeton city?
- The median gross rent in Princeton city is $953 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Princeton city residents have a college degree?
- 12.9% of adults in Princeton city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,988
Median Income
$52,450
Median Home Value
$212,200
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.5%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$16,249 (+44.9%)
Home Value:
+$70,700 (+50%)
Poverty Rate:
-12.2 pp (-87.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.9 pp (+29%)
Unemployment:
-3.1 pp (-67.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
4,988
Median Age
39.0
Female
51.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
White (non-Hisp.) 94.0%
Black 0.3%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 3.2%
Other 0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$52,450
±$16,545
-$35,106 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$78,268
Median Family Income
$80,313
Poverty Rate
1.7%
-3.8 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
4.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
15.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
19.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.5%
$10–15k
8.3%
$15–25k
5.5%
$25–35k
13.5%
$35–50k
16.1%
$50–75k
12.6%
$75–100k
11.4%
$100–150k
15.5%
$150–200k
11.4%
$200k+
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,134
Owner-Occupied
57.7%
Renter-Occupied
42.3%
Vacancy Rate
1.9%
Median Home Value
$212,200
-$93,300 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$953
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
15.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
29.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.0%
$50–100k
0.7%
$100–200k
8.7%
$200–300k
40.0%
$300–500k
15.8%
$500k–$1M
1.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
21.0%
$500–1k
37.2%
$1–1.5k
18.1%
$1.5–2k
23.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.3%
1 vehicle
33.1%
2 vehicles
33.8%
3+
26.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
50.4%
Single-fam. att.
15.5%
2–4 units
0.5%
5–19 units
4.3%
20+ units
17.2%
Mobile home
3.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
18.8%
1940–1969
3.1%
1970–1999
21.3%
2000–2009
18.9%
2010+
5.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
89.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
12.9%
-25.9 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
5.3%
Some College / Associate
19.6%
Less Than High School
2.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
64.0%
Unemployment Rate
1.5%
-2.4 pp vs. state
Work from Home
4.7%
Self-Employed
1.9%
Government Workers
12.6%
Private For-Profit
85.5%
Industry
Manufacturing
19.9%
Edu/Health
18.3%
Retail
16.2%
Arts/Entmt.
11.2%
Prof. Services
8.8%
Construction
7.4%
Transportation
5.4%
Finance
5.0%
Public Admin
3.3%
Wholesale
2.1%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
Food Prep
24.0%
Production
23.1%
Sales
22.5%
Management
20.4%
Construction
10.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
23.5 min
Drove Alone
77.8%
Carpool
11.7%
Public Transit
4.4%
Work from Home
4.7%
Walked
1.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,093
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
38.8%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
8.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.9%
5–9
8.7%
10–14
3.7%
15–19
3.2%
20–24
9.6%
25–34
18.0%
35–44
8.1%
45–54
10.0%
55–64
4.6%
65–74
7.6%
75–84
13.0%
85+
5.9%
Under 18: 17.7%
Working age (18–64): 82.3%
65 and over: 22.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.8%
Naturalized Citizen
24.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
87.8%
Europe
12.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.5%
With a Disability
14.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
95.4%
Uninsured
4.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
88.3%
Has a Computer
92.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
83.6%
Moved from Abroad
1.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023