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Princeton

Iowa · 886 residents · 3.261 sq mi
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Princeton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $134,300. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
886
−6%since 2000
from 946 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
272 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+20%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7608619621K1K1990201020202024Princeton
2024794
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,354
+25%since 2000
from $18,678 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$398
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−32.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+33%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(833)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(7)
Diversity Score11.9%(105)
Diversity Score
12
+399%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+40%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.5%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Princeton, Iowa?

Princeton, Iowa has about 886 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Princeton, Iowa?

The typical household in Princeton, Iowa earns about $53,750 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 $134,300, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Princeton, Iowa?

About 21.8% 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 1.8% of people in Princeton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Princeton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Princeton, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 80 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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