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Princeton

Florida · 22,038 residents · 7.417 sq mi
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Princeton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,368. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 11,948 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $235,200. At a median age of 29.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,038
+118%since 2000
from 10,090 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,971 / sq mi
+118%since 2000
from 1,360 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
29.8
+6%since 2000
from 28.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K14K25K36K46K1990201020202024Princeton
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,368
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,556 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,446
+51%since 2000
from $12,918 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,200
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,360
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $592 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.6%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
55.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+90%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17.9%(1,811)
Black31.1%(3,143)
Hispanic / Latino47.5%(4,792)
Asian1.3%(130)
Other0%
Diversity Score78.7%(7,939)
2010
White, non-Hispanic8.4%(1,857)
Black28%(6,165)
Hispanic / Latino60.9%(13,416)
Asian1.3%(297)
Other0.5%(104)
Diversity Score66.9%(14,751)
Diversity Score
67
−15%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.2%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
35.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Princeton, Florida?

Princeton, Florida has about 22,038 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Princeton, Florida?

The typical household in Princeton, Florida earns about $53,368 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 $235,200, and the typical rent is about $1,360 a month.

How educated are people in Princeton, Florida?

About 18.3% 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 20.8% 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 14,965 residents, a change of about 212 percent over that period.

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