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Princeton

South Carolina · 19 residents · 0.779 sq mi
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Population has fallen 71% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. With a median age of 61.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 61.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19
−71%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
24 / sq mi
−71%since 2000
from 83 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.6
+25%since 2000
from 49.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
12335474952000201020202024Princeton
202419
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
46.2%
+46.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
+418%since 2010
from 0.073 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information53.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade46.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
53.8%
+53.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Princeton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80%(52)
Black16.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score36%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(19)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.8%
+36.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+32.7 ptssince 2011
from 35.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
46.2%
+46.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
31.6%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
68.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2012
from 23.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
53.8%
−46.2 ptssince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.2%
−36.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Princeton, South Carolina?

Princeton, South Carolina has about 19 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Princeton, South Carolina?

About 36.8% of adults age 25 and over in Princeton, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Princeton, South Carolina?

About 0.0% of people in Princeton, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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