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Princeton

New Jersey · 30,681 residents · 17.946 sq mi
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Princeton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $146,127. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 16,478 residents. 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $872,400. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 71% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
85% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,681
+116%since 2000
from 14,203 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,710 / sq mi
+116%since 2000
from 791 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.0
+26%since 2000
from 24.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K16K22K27K33K1990201020202024Princeton
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$146,127
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,346 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$75,705
+177%since 2000
from $27,292 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$872,400
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,704
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $920 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 46.8% in 2000
39.9% rent
Afford Score
6.0
+19%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(10,859)
Black6.2%(882)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(1,009)
Asian7.4%(1,056)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.8%(6,499)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.9%(17,446)
Black5.7%(1,742)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(3,014)
Asian21.9%(6,732)
Other3.9%(1,198)
Diversity Score75%(23,008)
Diversity Score
75
+64%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
84.5%
+24.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
57.5%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 39.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+78%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
42.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
76.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
29.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−93.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Princeton, New Jersey?

Princeton, New Jersey has about 30,681 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Princeton, New Jersey earns about $146,127 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 $872,400, and the typical rent is about $1,704 a month.

How educated are people in Princeton, New Jersey?

About 84.5% 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 7.1% 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 18,665 residents, a change of about 155 percent over that period.

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

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