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Princeton

Kansas · 248 residents · 0.389 sq mi
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Princeton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 69 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
248
−22%since 2000
from 317 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
638 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 815 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+31%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1922402883363841990201020202024Princeton
2024236
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,398
+83%since 2000
from $11,698 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,900
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $471 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
22.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+64%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(302)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(228)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(13)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other1%(2)
Diversity Score18.4%(46)
Diversity Score
18
+284%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.9 min
+149%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−20.8 ptssince 2011
from 78.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Princeton, Kansas?

Princeton, Kansas has about 248 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Princeton, Kansas?

The typical household in Princeton, Kansas earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Princeton, Kansas expensive?

In Princeton, Kansas, the median home is worth about $86,900, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Princeton, Kansas?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Princeton, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Princeton, Kansas?

About 8.8% of people in Princeton, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Princeton, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Princeton, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 43 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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