Princeton is a city located in Minnesota. With a 2020 population of 4,788, it is the 155th largest city in Minnesota and the 4876th largest city in the United States. Princeton is currently growing at a rate of 0.78% annually and its population has increased by 1.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,698 in 2010. Spanning over 5 miles, Princeton has a population density of 1,004 people per square mile.
The average household income in Princeton is $58,260 with a poverty rate of 16.38%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $794 per month, and the median house value is $132,800. The median age in Princeton is 31.7 years, 31.4 years for males, and 31.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 74.9 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Princeton was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,346 | 92.08% |
| Two or More Races | 231 | 4.89% |
| Asian | 83 | 1.76% |
| Some Other Race | 22 | 0.47% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.28% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 9 | 0.19% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,904 | 2.41 | 53.8 |
| Non Family | 767 | 1.24 | 49.2 |
| Married | 602 | 3.03 | 76.6 |
| Female | 337 | 3.07 | 21.4 |
| Male | 198 | 3.91 | 58.1 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 92 | 2.98% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 230 | 7.44% |
| High School Graduate | 1,320 | 42.69% |
| Some College | 760 | 24.58% |
| Associates Degree | 319 | 10.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 246 | 7.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 125 | 4.04% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,923 | 2,617 | 348 |
| Hispanic | 81 | 81 | 14 |
| Multiple Races | 63 | 63 | 9 |
| Other Race | 22 | 22 | |
| Black | 16 | ||
| Islander | 13 | 13 | |
| Native American | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 17.28%.
98.78% of Princeton residents speak only English, while 1.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.71% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,178 | 721 | 17.26% |
| Hispanic | 131 | 16 | 12.21% |
| Black | 16 | 16 | 100.00% |
16.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.57%
Male Poverty Rate
20.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Princeton is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Princeton is Hispanic, with 12.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.90%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.74%.
36.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.4%
Male Marriage Rate
31.2%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 225 | 6.91% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 27.16% |
| Other | 22 | 100.00% |
14.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.5%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
97.94%
Native Born
2.06%
Foreign Born
0.30%
Non Citizen
97.94% of Princeton residents were born in the United States, with 82.88% having been born in Minnesota. 0.30% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,788 | 37 | 0.78% |
| 2019 | 4,751 | 37 | 0.78% |
| 2018 | 4,714 | 44 | 0.94% |
| 2017 | 4,670 | 37 | 0.80% |
| 2016 | 4,633 | 27 | 0.59% |
| 2015 | 4,606 | -15 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 4,621 | -24 | -0.52% |
| 2013 | 4,645 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2012 | 4,650 | -43 | -0.92% |
| 2011 | 4,693 | -45 | -0.95% |
| 2010 | 4,738 | 805 | 1.88% |
| 2000 | 3,933 | 214 | 0.56% |
| 1990 | 3,719 | 573 | 1.69% |
| 1980 | 3,146 | 615 | 2.20% |
| 1970 | 2,531 | 0.00% |