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Princeton

West Virginia · 6,432 residents · 3.014 sq mi
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Princeton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,705. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $81,000. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
6,432
+1%since 2000
from 6,347 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,134 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,106 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
−5%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Princeton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,705
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,736 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,139
+15%since 2000
from $14,931 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$506
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.2%
−32.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
40.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+13%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(5,818)
Black6.2%(391)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(33)
Asian0.4%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.8%(1,069)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90%(5,789)
Black6.2%(397)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(69)
Asian0.8%(51)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.1%(1,231)
Diversity Score
19
+14%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+42%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% 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
12.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.4%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
55.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Princeton, West Virginia?

Princeton, West Virginia has about 6,432 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Princeton, West Virginia?

The typical household in Princeton, West Virginia earns about $26,705 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Princeton, West Virginia expensive?

In Princeton, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $81,000, and the typical rent is about $506 a month.

How educated are people in Princeton, West Virginia?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Princeton, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Princeton, West Virginia?

About 21.9% of people in Princeton, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Princeton, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Princeton, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 611 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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