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Princeton Meadows

New Jersey · 13,834 residents · 2.55 sq mi
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Princeton Meadows is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,950. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 71% 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 $356,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,834
+3%since 2000
from 13,436 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
5,425 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 5,269 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.2
+5%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
13K14K14K15K16K2000201020202024Princeton Meadows
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,950
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,415 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,677
+14%since 2000
from $36,654 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration12.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$356,300
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $167,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,203
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $958 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 33.5% in 2000
61.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+86%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(7,155)
Black9.4%(1,257)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(708)
Asian29.9%(4,022)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.7%(10,041)
2010
White, non-Hispanic34.1%(4,718)
Black9.7%(1,342)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(1,059)
Asian45.8%(6,330)
Other2%(276)
Diversity Score81.7%(11,296)
Diversity Score
82
+9%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
31.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
+30%since 2000
from 27.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
65.6%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
40.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.8%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Princeton Meadows, New Jersey?

Princeton Meadows, New Jersey has about 13,834 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Princeton Meadows, New Jersey earns about $75,950 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Princeton Meadows, New Jersey expensive?

In Princeton Meadows, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $356,300, and the typical rent is about $1,203 a month.

How educated are people in Princeton Meadows, New Jersey?

About 70.6% of adults age 25 and over in Princeton Meadows, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 5.5% of people in Princeton Meadows, 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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