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California · 365 residents · 1.46 sq mi
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Princeton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has declined 14% since 2023. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $295,800. At a median age of 26.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 46% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

365
−14%since 2023
from 422 in 2023
2010 – 2024
250 / sq mi
−14%since 2023
from 289 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
26.5
−33%since 2023
from 39.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
176243310377444201020202024Princeton
2024365
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,750
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $73,958 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$23,690
−16%since 2023
from $28,043 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.257
−21%since 2023
from 0.326 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction22.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$295,800
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $405,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,195
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,227 in 2023
US average: $1,442
68.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 64.2% in 2023
31.5% rent
29.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
40.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
79.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 81.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.5
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic60.9%(257)
Black11.8%(50)
Hispanic / Latino26.1%(110)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(5)
Diversity Score68.4%(289)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.2%(154)
Black23%(84)
Hispanic / Latino31.5%(115)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(12)
Diversity Score83.6%(305)
84
+22%since 2023
from 68 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 90.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.1 min
−6%since 2023
from 35.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
91.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2023
from 78.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
8.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
52.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
19.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 21.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
16.8%
−16.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

60.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 58.1% in 2023
39.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 41.9% in 2023
18.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
18.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
8.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
8.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
85.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 86.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
73.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 82.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
26.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Princeton, California?

Princeton, California has about 365 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Princeton, California?

The typical household in Princeton, California earns about $53,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Princeton, California expensive?

In Princeton, California, the median home is worth about $295,800, and the typical rent is about $1,195 a month.

How educated are people in Princeton, California?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Princeton, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Princeton, California?

About 3.0% of people in Princeton, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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