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 $54,167 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Princeton city?
- The poverty rate in Princeton city is 12.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Princeton city?
- $102,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Princeton city?
- The median gross rent in Princeton city is $728 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Princeton city residents have a college degree?
- 15.0% of adults in Princeton city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,167
Median Income
$54,167
Median Home Value
$102,100
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.6%
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$12,396 (+29.7%)
Home Value:
+$13,900 (+15.8%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.5 pp (-3.8%)
Bachelor's+:
-1.7 pp (-10.2%)
Unemployment:
-1.8 pp (-21.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,167
Median Age
45.0
Female
55.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 95.8%
Black 0.7%
Two or More 2.4%
Other 0.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$54,167
±$15,420
-$21,503 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$63,965
Median Family Income
$67,727
Poverty Rate
12.5%
+5.9 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
28.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
16.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
23.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.0%
$10–15k
3.3%
$15–25k
13.7%
$25–35k
10.2%
$35–50k
12.0%
$50–75k
22.2%
$75–100k
17.4%
$100–150k
13.1%
$150–200k
2.1%
$200k+
1.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
604
Owner-Occupied
68.3%
Renter-Occupied
31.7%
Vacancy Rate
14.2%
Median Home Value
$102,100
-$145,300 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$728
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
12.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
24.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.0%
$50–100k
44.9%
$100–200k
28.5%
$200–300k
7.3%
$300–500k
0.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
19.7%
$500–1k
72.7%
$1–1.5k
7.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.7%
1 vehicle
33.6%
2 vehicles
37.8%
3+
25.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
74.5%
Single-fam. att.
1.0%
2–4 units
9.1%
5–19 units
3.1%
20+ units
5.0%
Mobile home
3.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
43.7%
1940–1969
7.5%
1970–1999
8.6%
2000–2009
1.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
94.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
15.0%
-17.8 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
5.3%
Some College / Associate
21.1%
Less Than High School
1.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
66.3%
Unemployment Rate
6.6%
+3.3 pp vs. state
Work from Home
10.2%
Self-Employed
9.3%
Government Workers
12.1%
Private For-Profit
77.7%
Industry
Manufacturing
29.1%
Arts/Entmt.
12.6%
Edu/Health
9.7%
Construction
8.0%
Public Admin
8.0%
Retail
7.0%
Prof. Services
6.9%
Transportation
5.7%
Finance
2.5%
Information
2.1%
Agriculture
1.6%
Wholesale
0.5%
Occupation
Production
33.9%
Food Prep
20.5%
Management
18.8%
Construction
15.5%
Sales
11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
22.1 min
Drove Alone
77.4%
Carpool
9.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
10.2%
Walked
2.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
518
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
31.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
8.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.2%
5–9
6.1%
10–14
3.1%
15–19
7.7%
20–24
7.4%
25–34
7.7%
35–44
13.6%
45–54
10.7%
55–64
5.7%
65–74
5.6%
75–84
20.7%
85+
5.3%
Under 18: 17.7%
Working age (18–64): 82.3%
65 and over: 28.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.4%
Naturalized Citizen
40.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
80.0%
Latin America
20.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.6%
With a Disability
17.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.8%
Uninsured
5.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
86.9%
Has a Computer
91.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023