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Princeville

North Carolina · 1,254 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 $33,325. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,600. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
1,254
+33%since 2000
from 940 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
833 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 624 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
+19%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7751K2K2K3K1990201020202024Princeville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,325
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,434
+15%since 2000
from $12,603 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−19.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
36.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+37%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(20)
Black96.9%(911)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(66)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3%(37)
Black92.7%(1,162)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(18)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score11.7%(146)
Diversity Score
12
+66%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+7%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 18.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.4%
−14.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.0%
−57.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
57.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Princeville, North Carolina?

Princeville, North Carolina has about 1,254 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Princeville, North Carolina earns about $33,325 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 $77,600, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Princeville, North Carolina?

About 7.0% 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 25.8% 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 422 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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