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Princeton

California · 303 residents · 1.46 sq mi
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Princeton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has grown 45% since 2011. Median home value is $216,100. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
303
+45%vs 2011
vs 209 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
208 / sq mi
+45%vs 2011
vs 143 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.1
−8%vs 2011
vs 51.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
176243310377444201020202024Princeton
2024365
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $58,571 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,431
−6%vs 2011
vs $28,005 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
−7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
+23%vs 2011
vs 0.320 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $223,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$783
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.5%
−54.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.5% in 2011
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
32.9%
−13.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
+6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
+37.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+6%vs 2011
vs 3.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic88%(184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(9)
Diversity Score27.2%(57)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66%(200)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino30.7%(93)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other7.4%(22)
Diversity Score63.6%(193)
Diversity Score
64
+134%vs 2011
vs 27 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.6%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+12%vs 2011
vs 24.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
46.5%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
28.2%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.3%
+6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.9%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.0%
−6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.5% in 2011
Female
45.9%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.6%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Princeton, California?

Princeton, California has about 303 residents according to the 2010 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 $216,100, and the typical rent is about $783 a month.

How educated are people in Princeton, California?

About 19.9% 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 8.6% of people in Princeton, California live below the federal poverty line.

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