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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Princeton

Kentucky · 6,940 residents · 8.986 sq mi
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Princeton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,367. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $33,300. With a median age of 39.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% 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

6,940
+6%vs 2000
vs 6,536 in 2000
1990 – 2025
772 / sq mi
+6%vs 2000
vs 727 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.3
−7%vs 2000
vs 42.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Princeton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,367
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,654 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,601
−43%vs 2000
vs $16,873 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.0%
+4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$33,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$230
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $346 in 2000
US average: $450
68.4%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.0% in 2000
31.6% rent
2.2
+15%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(5,806)
Black9%(585)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(60)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.3%(1,521)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89%(6,177)
Black10.2%(709)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(14)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other0.6%(43)
Diversity Score25.1%(1,740)
25
+8%vs 2000
vs 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.9%
−11.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.1%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−2%vs 2000
vs 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Princeton, Kentucky?

Princeton, Kentucky has about 6,940 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Princeton, Kentucky?

The typical household in Princeton, Kentucky earns about $15,367 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Princeton, Kentucky expensive?

In Princeton, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $33,300, and the typical rent is about $230 a month.

How educated are people in Princeton, Kentucky?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Princeton, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Princeton, Kentucky?

About 23.0% of people in Princeton, Kentucky 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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