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Princeton

Wisconsin · 1,267 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 $45,357. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 237 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $90,100. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,267
−16%since 2000
from 1,504 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
817 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 970 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.7
+8%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Princeton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,357
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,679 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,715
+31%since 2000
from $18,047 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,100
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
29.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(1,168)
Black0.9%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(33)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other2.9%(37)
Diversity Score16.7%(212)
Diversity Score
17
+431%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+44%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Princeton, Wisconsin?

Princeton, Wisconsin has about 1,267 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Princeton, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Princeton, Wisconsin earns about $45,357 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 $90,100, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Princeton, Wisconsin?

About 16.9% 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 16.7% 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 191 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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