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Princeton

Missouri · 1,007 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 $42,685. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $54,900. Households here earn about 25% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
1,007
−4%since 2000
from 1,047 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
634 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 659 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
−6%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,685
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,059 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,526
+26%since 2000
from $15,485 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction25.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$514
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
38.9% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+5%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,033)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(897)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(80)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(72)
Diversity Score32.2%(324)
Diversity Score
32
+3250%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.0%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Princeton, Missouri?

Princeton, Missouri has about 1,007 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Princeton, Missouri?

The typical household in Princeton, Missouri earns about $42,685 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 $54,900, and the typical rent is about $514 a month.

How educated are people in Princeton, Missouri?

About 11.8% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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