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Princeton

Indiana · 8,644 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 $33,806. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,300. Households here earn about 29% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,644
+6%since 2000
from 8,175 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,579 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,493 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
−1%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Princeton
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,806
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,689 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,875
+25%since 2000
from $15,049 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$552
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.1%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
41.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+10%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(7,706)
Black4.6%(394)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(213)
Asian0.7%(59)
Other2.2%(192)
Diversity Score23.4%(2,022)
Diversity Score
23
+27%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+24%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
5.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.1%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Princeton, Indiana?

Princeton, Indiana has about 8,644 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Princeton, Indiana?

The typical household in Princeton, Indiana earns about $33,806 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 $76,300, and the typical rent is about $552 a month.

How educated are people in Princeton, Indiana?

About 15.2% 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 21.0% 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 517 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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