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Princeton

North Carolina · 1,194 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 $30,987. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,300. The poverty rate of 29.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
1,194
+12%since 2000
from 1,066 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,025 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 915 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
−1%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8731K1K2K2K1990201020202024Princeton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,987
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,706 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,311
−1%since 2000
from $14,389 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.2%
US avg: 7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$670
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $462 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.7%
−25.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.4% in 2000
48.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(783)
Black25.5%(305)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(71)
Asian0.9%(11)
Other0.3%(4)
Diversity Score60.5%(722)
Diversity Score
60
+13%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% 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
10.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.2%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
Female
62.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Princeton, North Carolina?

Princeton, North Carolina has about 1,194 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Princeton, North Carolina earns about $30,987 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 $88,300, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Princeton, North Carolina?

About 8.3% 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 29.7% of people in Princeton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Princeton, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Princeton, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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