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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Princeton

North Carolina · 1,181 residents · 1.165 sq mi
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Princeton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,851. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $46,100. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,181
+11%vs 2000
vs 1,066 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,014 / sq mi
+11%vs 2000
vs 915 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.8
−3%vs 2000
vs 38.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8731K1K2K2K1990201020202024Princeton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,851
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,706 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,479
−34%vs 2000
vs $14,389 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.3%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$46,100
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$297
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $462 in 2000
US average: $450
57.8%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.4% in 2000
42.2% rent
2.4
−14%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(739)
Black29.5%(314)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.7%(572)
1990
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(817)
Black29.5%(348)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(16)
Diversity Score55.5%(655)
55
+3%vs 2000
vs 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.3%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.0%
−13.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.2%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 20.3 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, North Carolina?

Princeton, North Carolina has about 1,181 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Princeton, North Carolina?

The typical household in Princeton, North Carolina earns about $18,851 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Princeton, North Carolina expensive?

In Princeton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $46,100, and the typical rent is about $297 a month.

How educated are people in Princeton, North Carolina?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Princeton, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Princeton, North Carolina?

About 21.3% of people in Princeton, North Carolina 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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