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Princeton

County:
Caldwell County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
8.986
State:
Kentucky

Princeton is a city located in Caldwell County, Kentucky. Princeton has a 2026 population of 6,204. It is also the county seat of Caldwell County. Princeton is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually and its population has decreased by -0.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,261 in 2020.

The median household income in Princeton is $47,411 with a poverty rate of 15.75%. The median age in Princeton is 40.5 years: 40.7 years for males, and 38.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.2 males.

6.2K
Total Population
690
Density (mi²)
-9 -0.14%
Growth

Princeton Population

Princeton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20266,204-9-0.14%
20256,213-10-0.16%
20246,223110.18%
20236,212-28-0.45%
20226,240-37-0.59%
20216,277160.26%
20206,261-9-0.14%
20196,09890.15%
20186,089-4-0.07%
20176,093-5-0.08%
20166,098-62-1.01%
20156,160-59-0.95%
20146,219-29-0.46%
20136,248-60-0.95%
20126,308-30-0.47%
20116,338-3-0.05%
20106,341120.19%
20006,536-404-5.82%
19906,940-133-1.88%
19807,07378112.41%
19706,29267412%
19605,6182304.27%
19505,388-1-0.02%
19405,38962513.12%
19304,7641,07529.14%
19203,68967422.35%
19103,01545917.96%
19002,55600%

Median Age

Overall: 40.5 years
Female: 38.7 years
Male: 40.7 years

Princeton Adults

There are 4,688 adults, (1,254 of whom are seniors) in Princeton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,181 (51%)
Male: 3,060 (49%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Princeton includes 82.34% White, 11.66% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,13982.34%
Black or African American72811.66%
Two or more races2724.36%
Other race1021.63%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race620.99%
Two or more races110.18%
White50.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,13482.26%
Black or African American72811.66%
Two or more races2614.18%
Other race400.64%

Princeton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Princeton 's average per capita income is $41,128. Household income levels show a median of $47,411. The poverty rate stands at 15.75%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$83,790-
Families$66,827$76,526
Households$47,411$66,945
Non Families$23,444$43,328

$41,128

Average Income

$47,411

Median Household Income

15.75%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)