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Indiana · 8,524 residents (2025 est.) · 5.475 sq mi
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Princeton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,618. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $128,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,372
+2%since 2000
from 8,175 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,529 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,493 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
+1%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,524 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Princeton
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,618
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,689 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,380
+89%since 2000
from $15,049 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+1%since 2010
from 0.428 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade36.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,700
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,022
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
38.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+9%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(7,412)
Black5.3%(437)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(92)
Asian1.3%(103)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.5%(1,509)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(6,718)
Black4.9%(412)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(595)
Asian0.9%(77)
Other6.8%(570)
Diversity Score43%(3,599)
Diversity Score
43
+133%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
−4%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.2%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2017
from 77.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Princeton, Indiana?

Princeton, Indiana has about 8,372 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Princeton, Indiana?

The typical household in Princeton, Indiana earns about $57,618 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Princeton, Indiana expensive?

In Princeton, Indiana, the median home is worth about $128,700, and the typical rent is about $1,022 a month.

How educated are people in Princeton, Indiana?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Princeton, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Princeton, Indiana?

About 16.9% of people in Princeton, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Princeton, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Princeton, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 245 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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