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Iowa · 909 residents (2025 est.) · 3.261 sq mi
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Princeton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,188. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 152 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $266,200. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
794
−16%since 2000
from 946 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
243 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.0
+35%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:909 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7608619621K1K1990201020202024Princeton
2024794
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,188
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,040
+152%since 2000
from $18,678 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.5%
+33.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
−3%since 2010
from 0.397 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$266,200
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+62%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(929)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(750)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(35)
Diversity Score13.2%(105)
Diversity Score
13
+455%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+71%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.0%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.9%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2017
from 77.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Princeton, Iowa?

Princeton, Iowa has about 794 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Princeton, Iowa?

The typical household in Princeton, Iowa earns about $87,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Princeton, Iowa expensive?

In Princeton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $266,200, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Princeton, Iowa?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Princeton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Princeton, Iowa?

About 3.9% of people in Princeton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Princeton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Princeton, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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