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Princeton

Nebraska · 99 residents · 0.29 sq mi
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Princeton is a city of 99 people in Nebraska. The median age is 50.6, about 12 years above the US median. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. 0% of locals were born outside the United States. About 47% of adults have finished a four-year degree. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

99
−24%since 2023
from 130 in 2023
2020 – 2024
341 / sq mi
−24%since 2023
from 448 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
50.6
+1%since 2023
from 50.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.29 sq mi
Population, 20202024
43679111413820202024Princeton
202499
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1914.1%(14)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4418.2%(18)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5448.5%(48)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 645.1%(5)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740%(0)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8414.1%(14)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$56,658
+9%since 2023
from $51,957 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 74.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
5.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.205
−8%since 2023
from 0.222 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade40.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing37.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$221,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $210,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.54 people
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.55 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(99)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German49.5%(49)
Irish22.2%(22)
Polish22.2%(22)
American5.1%(5)
Section 05

Education

47.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 39.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
38.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 32.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

51.6%
−13.6 ptssince 2023
from 65.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
37.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
11.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
72.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 77.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
57.9%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
−18.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
72.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 66.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.2% in 2023
52.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.8% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
7.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
74.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 80.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
14.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.3%(10)
Married78.7%(37)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married23.1%(12)
Married76.9%(40)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
80.8%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
14.1%
US average: 18.4%
37.4%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
80.8%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
51.5%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)100%(3)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 3 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Princeton, Nebraska?

Princeton, Nebraska has about 99 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Princeton, Nebraska expensive?

In Princeton, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $221,600.

How educated are people in Princeton, Nebraska?

About 47.1% of adults age 25 and over in Princeton, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Princeton, Nebraska?

About 5.1% of people in Princeton, Nebraska 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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