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Princeton

Kentucky · 6,270 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 $45,047. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,270
−4%since 2000
from 6,536 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
698 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 727 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
−3%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Princeton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,047
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,654 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,066
+72%since 2000
from $16,873 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
38.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(5,176)
Black9.5%(595)
Hispanic / Latino2%(127)
Asian0.7%(41)
Other0.1%(9)
Diversity Score29%(1,821)
Diversity Score
29
+25%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+69%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 49.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Princeton, Kentucky?

Princeton, Kentucky has about 6,270 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Princeton, Kentucky?

The typical household in Princeton, Kentucky earns about $45,047 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 $75,600, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Princeton, Kentucky?

About 21.5% 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 16.2% 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 670 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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