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Princeton

Kentucky · 6,329 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 $26,300. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $64,900. Households here earn about 37% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
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
6,329
−3%since 2000
from 6,536 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
704 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 727 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
−2%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Princeton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,300
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,654 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,653
+16%since 2000
from $16,873 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$458
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−31.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
34.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+31%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87%(5,508)
Black9%(567)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(76)
Asian0.4%(28)
Other0.8%(51)
Diversity Score26.2%(1,660)
Diversity Score
26
+13%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+5%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
9.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.2%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
57.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Princeton, Kentucky?

Princeton, Kentucky has about 6,329 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Princeton, Kentucky?

The typical household in Princeton, Kentucky earns about $26,300 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 $64,900, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in Princeton, Kentucky?

About 14.9% 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 20.5% of people in Princeton, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Princeton, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Princeton, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 611 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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