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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Princeton

Indiana · 8,127 residents · 5.475 sq mi
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Princeton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,648. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $36,100. Households here earn about 28% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,127
−1%vs 2000
vs 8,175 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,484 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 1,493 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.5
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 37.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Princeton
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,648
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,689 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,718
−29%vs 2000
vs $15,049 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.0%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,100
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $54,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$293
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $432 in 2000
US average: $450
67.6%
+4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.1% in 2000
32.4% rent
1.7
−15%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(7,636)
Black4.5%(362)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(21)
Asian0.7%(55)
Other0.9%(74)
Diversity Score15%(1,215)
15
−19%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.2%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.6%
−7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Princeton, Indiana?

Princeton, Indiana has about 8,127 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Princeton, Indiana?

The typical household in Princeton, Indiana earns about $20,648 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 $36,100, and the typical rent is about $293 a month.

How educated are people in Princeton, Indiana?

About 7.2% 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 14.0% of people in Princeton, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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