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Princeton

Wisconsin · 1,214 residents · 1.55 sq mi
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Princeton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,375. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 290 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,700. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,214
−19%since 2000
from 1,504 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
783 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 970 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Princeton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,375
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,679 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,061
+11%since 2000
from $18,047 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$520
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.4%
−32.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+19%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,476)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(47)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,167)
Black1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(18)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score7.7%(93)
Diversity Score
8
+144%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+79%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.1%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Princeton, Wisconsin?

Princeton, Wisconsin has about 1,214 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Princeton, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Princeton, Wisconsin earns about $34,375 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 $86,700, and the typical rent is about $520 a month.

How educated are people in Princeton, Wisconsin?

About 9.9% 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 12.7% of people in Princeton, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Princeton, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Princeton, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 244 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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