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Princeton

Missouri · 1,047 residents · 1.589 sq mi
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Princeton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,059. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $33,200. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,047
+3%since 1990
from 1,021 in 1990
1990 – 2025
659 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 643 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.1
−16%since 1990
from 52.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9021K1K1K1K1990201020202024Princeton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,059
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,806 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,485
+63%since 1990
from $9,483 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.3%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 19.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$33,200
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$263
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $203 in 1990
US average: $602
63.1%
−6.9 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
36.9% rent
1.2
−4%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,021)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,033)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1%(10)
1
−1%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.8%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.7%
+13.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.1 min
−26%since 1990
from 20.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Princeton, Missouri?

Princeton, Missouri has about 1,047 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Princeton, Missouri?

The typical household in Princeton, Missouri earns about $27,059 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Princeton, Missouri expensive?

In Princeton, Missouri, the median home is worth about $33,200, and the typical rent is about $263 a month.

How educated are people in Princeton, Missouri?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Princeton, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Princeton, Missouri?

About 17.3% of people in Princeton, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Princeton, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Princeton, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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