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Princeton

California · 309 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 $43,917. Population has fallen 19% since 2019, a loss of 73 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $320,600. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 44% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
309
−19%since 2019
from 382 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
212 / sq mi
−19%since 2019
from 262 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
−4%since 2019
from 47.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
176243310377444201020202024Princeton
2024365
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,917
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $48,611 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,186
−1%since 2019
from $28,418 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 30.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 29.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing30.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction30.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information21.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$320,600
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $254,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$932
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,000 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 65.3% in 2019
36.9% rent
Afford Score
7.3
+39%since 2019
from 5.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(253)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino32.2%(123)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(6)
Diversity Score57.2%(218)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(195)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino30.1%(93)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other1.5%(5)
Diversity Score57.3%(177)
Diversity Score
57
Unchangedsince 2019
from 57 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 7.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2019
from 81.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+8%since 2019
from 28.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 73.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 44.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 53.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 53.4% in 2019
Female
50.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 46.6% in 2019
Foreign born
3.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Princeton, California?

Princeton, California has about 309 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Princeton, California?

The typical household in Princeton, California earns about $43,917 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 $320,600, and the typical rent is about $932 a month.

How educated are people in Princeton, California?

About 2.8% 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 34.7% of people in Princeton, California live below the federal poverty line.

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