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Princeton

West Virginia · 5,872 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 $41,925. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $99,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,872
−7%since 2000
from 6,347 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,948 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 2,106 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
−4%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Princeton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,925
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,736 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,211
+49%since 2000
from $14,931 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$714
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
44.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(4,964)
Black6.6%(390)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(132)
Asian0.9%(50)
Other3.4%(203)
Diversity Score30.7%(1,800)
Diversity Score
31
+82%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 48.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Princeton, West Virginia?

Princeton, West Virginia has about 5,872 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Princeton, West Virginia earns about $41,925 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 $99,100, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Princeton, West Virginia?

About 18.5% 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 18.9% 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 1,171 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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