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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Princeton Junction

New Jersey · 2,462 residents · 1.823 sq mi
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Princeton Junction is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,129. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $252,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 81% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,462
+3%vs 2000
vs 2,382 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,351 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 1,307 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.8
−10%vs 2000
vs 40.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Princeton Junction
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$74,129
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $116,668 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$29,367
−33%vs 2000
vs $44,113 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.4%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$252,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $270,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$679
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $792 in 2000
US average: $450
85.3%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.3% in 2000
14.7% rent
3.4
+47%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(2,300)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(37)
Asian3.6%(89)
Other2.6%(65)
Diversity Score18.8%(464)
19
−40%vs 2000
vs 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

65.7%
−9.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.8%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
30.6%
−10.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 40.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.1 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Princeton Junction, New Jersey?

Princeton Junction, New Jersey has about 2,462 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Princeton Junction, New Jersey earns about $74,129 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 $252,900, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Princeton Junction, New Jersey?

About 65.7% 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 3.4% of people in Princeton Junction, New Jersey 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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