Princeton township is located in Bureau County Illinois. Princeton township has a 2024 population of 9,030. Princeton township is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -1.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,195 in 2020.
The average household income in Princeton township is $84,979 with a poverty rate of 13.3%. The median age in Princeton township is 47.6 years: 42.1 years for males, and 50.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Princeton township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,477 | 92.45% |
| Two or more races | 363 | 3.96% |
| Asian | 177 | 1.93% |
| Other race | 144 | 1.57% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,060 | 2.2 | 75.5 | 24.5 |
| Married | 1,926 | 2.9 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
| Non Family | 1,669 | 1.16 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Female | 381 | 3.1 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Male | 84 | 2.57 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
75.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 410 | 6.04% |
| Associates Degree | 611 | 9.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,261 | 18.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 746 | 11% |
| High School Graduate | 2,167 | 31.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 81 | 1.19% |
| Some College | 1,508 | 22.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,276 | 5,887 | 1,837 |
| Hispanic | 182 | 163 | 37 |
| 2+ Races | 182 | 102 | 34 |
| Asian | 146 | 146 | 99 |
| Other Race | 66 | 51 | 19 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 67.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,022 | $80,536 | $39,211 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,823 | $71,442 | $53,922 |
| High School Graduate | $35,525 | $39,434 | $24,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,029 | $42,778 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,697 | $56,619 | $29,201 |
| Some College | $36,250 | $49,861 | $22,500 |
$39,697
Average Earnings
$56,619
Average Male
$29,201
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.11% of Princeton township residents speak only English, while 3.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,093 | 1,021 | 12.62% |
| Other | 144 | 99 | 68.75% |
| Multiple | 353 | 59 | 16.71% |
| Hispanic | 294 | 44 | 14.97% |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 100% |
13.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.64%
Male Poverty Rate
14.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Princeton township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Princeton township is White, with 12.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.73% |
| Some College | 15.33% |
| High School | 13.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 49.62% |
| Female Unemployed | 47.5% |
| Female Employed | 6.66% |
| Male Employed | 4.28% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,219 | $106,043 |
| Households | $59,612 | $84,979 |
| Married Families | $104,643 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,531 | $54,031 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
580
Number of Veterans
498
Male Veterans
82
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 172 |
| First Gulf War | 122 |
| Second Gulf War | 104 |
| Korea | 45 |
| World War II | 26 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 192 |
| 35 to 54 | 161 |
| 65 to 74 | 120 |
| 55 to 64 | 107 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 552 | 8.05% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 9.62% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 4.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.8%
Labor Force Participation
54.4%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.39%
Born in Princeton township
97.18%
Native Born
2.82%
Foreign Born
1.59%
Non Citizen
1.23%
Naturalized
97.18% of Princeton township residents were born in the United States, with 76.39% having been born in Illinois. 1.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,925 | -21 | -0.23% |
| 2028 | 8,946 | -21 | -0.23% |
| 2027 | 8,967 | -21 | -0.23% |
| 2026 | 8,988 | -21 | -0.23% |
| 2025 | 9,009 | -21 | -0.23% |
| 2024 | 9,030 | -21 | -0.23% |
| 2023 | 9,051 | -21 | -0.23% |
| 2022 | 9,072 | -23 | -0.25% |
| 2021 | 9,095 | -100 | -1.09% |
| 2020 | 9,195 | 394 | 4.48% |
| 2019 | 8,801 | -77 | -0.87% |
| 2018 | 8,878 | -47 | -0.53% |
| 2017 | 8,925 | -62 | -0.69% |
| 2016 | 8,987 | 30 | 0.33% |
| 2015 | 8,957 | -92 | -1.02% |
| 2014 | 9,049 | -65 | -0.71% |
| 2013 | 9,114 | -62 | -0.68% |
| 2012 | 9,176 | -70 | -0.76% |
| 2011 | 9,246 | -85 | -0.91% |
| 2010 | 9,331 | 0 | 0% |