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Princeton

Florida · 42,625 residents · 7.417 sq mi
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Princeton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,426. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 32,535 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $426,900. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 156%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,625
+322%since 2000
from 10,090 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,747 / sq mi
+132%since 2009
from 2,482 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
33.5
+20%since 2000
from 28.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K14K25K36K46K1990201020202024Princeton
202443K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.8%(3,758)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.3%(3,121)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.6%(3,671)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.6%(2,375)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(2,409)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.5%(7,039)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.7%(6,246)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415.3%(6,507)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649%(3,826)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745.1%(2,187)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.5%(1,054)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1%(432)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,426
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,556 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,832
+131%since 2000
from $12,918 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
−16%since 2010
from 0.448 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$426,900
+156%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,647
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $592 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.1%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+11%since 2009
from 4.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
65
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Princeton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17.9%(1,811)
Black31.1%(3,143)
Hispanic / Latino47.5%(4,792)
Asian1.3%(130)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.1%(3,897)
Black14.8%(6,310)
Hispanic / Latino72.8%(31,038)
Asian0.5%(201)
Other2.8%(1,179)
Diversity Score
55
−24%since 2009
from 72 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Cuban33.4%(14,257)
Central American11.9%(5,069)
South American11.4%(4,843)
Nicaraguan7.9%(3,355)
Dominican7.7%(3,299)
Puerto Rican4.9%(2,104)
Venezuelan4.4%(1,860)
Colombian3.3%(1,425)
Ecuadorian1.5%(622)
Peruvian1.4%(609)
Mexican1.3%(556)
Guatemalan1.2%(527)
+ 10 more hispanic origin groups with data
Honduran1.2%(494)
Salvadoran1.1%(449)
Spaniard0.4%(190)
Argentine0.4%(159)
Costa Rican0.3%(142)
Panamanian0.2%(102)
Uruguayan0.2%(87)
Bolivian0%(16)
Chilean0%(14)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.4%(181)
Ancestry
American6%(2,572)
West Indian4.1%(1,749)
Jamaican1.6%(699)
Haitian1%(414)
Italian0.8%(344)
Irish0.7%(304)
Arab0.6%(237)
Scottish0.5%(199)
German0.5%(192)
Lebanese0.4%(183)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.4%(152)
English0.3%(149)
Swedish0.3%(128)
Russian0.3%(120)
French0.2%(105)
Nigerian0.1%(48)
Portuguese0.1%(39)
Guyanese0.1%(37)
Greek0%(18)
Welsh0%(16)
RANKED:Largest Cuban population · Largest Central American population · Largest South American population · Largest Nicaraguan population · Largest Dominican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.4%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.5 min
+63%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.9%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
45.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2012
from 9.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
−55.3 ptssince 2013
from 68.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+13.2 ptssince 2017
from 82.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
29.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2016
from 33.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
69.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2016
from 64.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married35.3%(5,407)
Married55.1%(8,429)
Widowed1.5%(223)
Divorced8.2%(1,249)
Women 15+
Never married38.6%(6,476)
Married41.6%(6,981)
Widowed4.5%(759)
Divorced15.2%(2,551)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Princeton, Florida?

Princeton, Florida has about 42,625 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Princeton, Florida?

The typical household in Princeton, Florida earns about $83,426 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Princeton, Florida expensive?

In Princeton, Florida, the median home is worth about $426,900, and the typical rent is about $1,647 a month.

How educated are people in Princeton, Florida?

About 28.0% of adults age 25 and over in Princeton, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Princeton, Florida?

About 10.5% of people in Princeton, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Princeton, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Princeton, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35,552 residents, a change of about 503 percent over that period.

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