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Princeton

Wisconsin · 1,504 residents · 1.55 sq mi
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Princeton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,679. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $69,000. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 25% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,504
+3%since 1990
from 1,458 in 1990
1990 – 2025
970 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 941 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.9
+16%since 1990
from 38.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Princeton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,679
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,629 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,047
+85%since 1990
from $9,744 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,000
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$414
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $286 in 1990
US average: $602
73.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.0% in 1990
26.4% rent
2.1
+4%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,435)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1%(14)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score6.2%(90)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,476)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.1%(47)
3
−49%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.5%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.7%
+10.7 ptssince 1990
from 67.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−22%since 1990
from 21.7 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, Wisconsin?

Princeton, Wisconsin has about 1,504 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Princeton, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Princeton, Wisconsin earns about $32,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Princeton, Wisconsin expensive?

In Princeton, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $69,000, and the typical rent is about $414 a month.

How educated are people in Princeton, Wisconsin?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Princeton, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Princeton, Wisconsin?

About 12.9% of people in Princeton, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Princeton, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Princeton, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 46 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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