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Princeton Junction

New Jersey · 2,025 residents · 1.823 sq mi
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Princeton Junction is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $224,732. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $709,800. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,025
−15%since 2000
from 2,382 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,111 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,307 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.3
+11%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Princeton Junction
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$224,732
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,668 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$90,565
+105%since 2000
from $44,113 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
−18%since 2010
from 0.459 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration17%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$709,800
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $270,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,661
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $792 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
18.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+36%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(2,017)
Black2%(48)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(73)
Asian8.9%(211)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.7%(754)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55%(1,114)
Black1.8%(36)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(52)
Asian29.8%(604)
Other10.8%(219)
Diversity Score74.5%(1,508)
Diversity Score
74
+135%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
42.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+10%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.0%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
45.3%
+39.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
84.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 92.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
28.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 6.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2017
from 85.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2016
from 73.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Princeton Junction, New Jersey?

Princeton Junction, New Jersey has about 2,025 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Princeton Junction, New Jersey?

The typical household in Princeton Junction, New Jersey earns about $224,732 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Princeton Junction, New Jersey expensive?

In Princeton Junction, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $709,800, and the typical rent is about $1,661 a month.

How educated are people in Princeton Junction, New Jersey?

About 78.9% of adults age 25 and over in Princeton Junction, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Princeton Junction, New Jersey?

About 8.3% of people in Princeton Junction, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Princeton Junction, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Princeton Junction, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 437 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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