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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Princeton

New Jersey · 14,203 residents · 17.946 sq mi
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Princeton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $67,346. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $338,700. At a median age of 24.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 24.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,203
+18%since 1990
from 12,016 in 1990
1990 – 2025
791 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 670 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
24.7
+2%since 1990
from 24.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K16K22K27K33K1990201020202024Princeton
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$67,346
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,092 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,292
+27%since 1990
from $21,551 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.0%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$338,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $277,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$920
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $740 in 1990
US average: $602
46.8%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 43.2% in 1990
53.2% rent
5.0
−22%since 1990
from 6.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(9,915)
Black8.5%(1,022)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(634)
Asian6.7%(809)
Diversity Score46.5%(5,589)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(10,859)
Black6.2%(882)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(1,009)
Asian7.4%(1,056)
Diversity Score45.8%(6,499)
46
−2%since 1990
from 47 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

60.1%
−5.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.4%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 88.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
39.6%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 38.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
−25%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Princeton, New Jersey?

Princeton, New Jersey has about 14,203 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Princeton, New Jersey earns about $67,346 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Princeton, New Jersey expensive?

In Princeton, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $338,700, and the typical rent is about $920 a month.

How educated are people in Princeton, New Jersey?

About 60.1% of adults age 25 and over in Princeton, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Princeton, New Jersey?

About 9.0% of people in Princeton, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Princeton, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Princeton, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,187 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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