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Princeton Junction

New Jersey · 2,465 residents · 1.823 sq mi
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Princeton Junction is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,830. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $542,300. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 49% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,465
+3%since 2000
from 2,382 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,352 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,307 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+8%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Princeton Junction
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,830
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,668 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,193
+7%since 2000
from $44,113 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services14.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information2.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$542,300
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $270,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,567
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $792 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−30.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
22.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.7%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+126%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(1,761)
Black2.4%(58)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(134)
Asian18.4%(454)
Other2.5%(61)
Diversity Score56.6%(1,395)
Diversity Score
57
+79%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
37.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+20%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
15.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
71.8%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 92.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
56.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
17.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.7%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Princeton Junction, New Jersey?

Princeton Junction, New Jersey has about 2,465 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Princeton Junction, New Jersey earns about $103,830 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 $542,300, and the typical rent is about $1,567 a month.

How educated are people in Princeton Junction, New Jersey?

About 66.5% 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 10.1% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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