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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Princeville

North Carolina · 940 residents · 1.506 sq mi
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Princeville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,667. Population has fallen 44% since 1990, a loss of 736 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $53,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% 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

940
−44%since 1990
from 1,676 in 1990
1990 – 2025
624 / sq mi
−44%since 1990
from 1,113 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.5
+31%since 1990
from 29.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7751K2K2K3K1990201020202024Princeville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,667
+127%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $10,568 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,603
+115%since 1990
from $5,854 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.6%
−19.3 ptssince 1990
from 36.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,900
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$400
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $210 in 1990
US average: $602
83.2%
+34.8 ptssince 1990
from 48.5% in 1990
16.8% rent
1.7
−47%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic3.8%(63)
Black96.2%(1,613)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9%(152)
2000
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(20)
Black96.9%(911)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score7%(66)
7
−22%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.1%
+19.4 ptssince 1990
from 42.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
+24%since 1990
from 13.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Princeville, North Carolina?

Princeville, North Carolina has about 940 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Princeville, North Carolina earns about $31,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Princeville, North Carolina expensive?

In Princeville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $53,900, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Princeville, North Carolina?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in Princeville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Princeville, North Carolina?

About 17.6% of people in Princeville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Princeville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Princeville, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 736 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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

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