State
County
Land Area (mi²)
10.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,820.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
13.92%
Growth Since 2010
170.13%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Princeton is a city located in Collin County Texas. With a 2020 population of 18,388, it is the 149th largest city in Texas and the 1985th largest city in the United States . Princeton is currently growing at a rate of 13.92% annually and its population has increased by 170.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,807 in 2010. Princeton reached it's highest population of 18,388 in 2021. Spanning over 10 miles, Princeton has a population density of 1,821 people per square mile.
The average household income in Princeton is $82,380 with a poverty rate of 9.01%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,324 per month, and the median house value is $185,200. The median age in Princeton is 32.6 years, 34.3 years for males, and 30.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Princeton was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,511 | 78.47% |
| Black or African American | 1,260 | 11.62% |
| Two or More Races | 421 | 3.88% |
| Some Other Race | 387 | 3.57% |
| Asian | 236 | 2.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 0.29% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,582 | 3.03 | 67.1 |
| Married | 2,166 | 3.62 | 76.1 |
| Non Family | 828 | 1.11 | 54.7 |
| Female | 374 | 4.02 | 63.4 |
| Male | 214 | 2.71 | 29.9 |
3.53
Average Family Size
3.03
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 450 | 6.78% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 262 | 3.95% |
| High School Graduate | 1,866 | 28.10% |
| Some College | 1,705 | 25.67% |
| Associates Degree | 683 | 10.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,322 | 19.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 353 | 5.32% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,344 | 4,224 | 1,092 |
| Hispanic | 1,196 | 604 | 115 |
| Black | 865 | 865 | 399 |
| Asian | 190 | 190 | 55 |
| Other Race | 187 | 105 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 119 | 93 | 55 |
| Native American | 31 | 31 | 31 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
$41,560
Average Earnings
$46,944
Average Male
$36,673
Average Female
78.29% of Princeton residents speak only English, while 21.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.58% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,877 | 599 | 20.82% |
| White | 6,295 | 289 | 4.59% |
| Multiple | 421 | 84 | 19.95% |
| Black | 1,260 | 82 | 6.51% |
| Asian | 236 | 28 | 11.86% |
| Other | 387 | 26 | 6.72% |
9.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.22%
Male Poverty Rate
10.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Princeton is Hispanic, with 20.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Princeton is White, with 4.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.50%.
57.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.2%
Male Marriage Rate
52.6%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 494 | 8.32% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 1.08% |
| Native American | 17 | 54.84% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 4.88% |
6.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
71.4%
Labor Force Participation
68.4%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
88.27%
Native Born
11.73%
Foreign Born
8.18%
Non Citizen
3.55%
Naturalized
88.27% of Princeton residents were born in the United States, with 58.80% having been born in Texas. 8.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,388 | 2,247 | 13.92% |
| 2020 | 16,141 | 2,247 | 16.17% |
| 2019 | 13,894 | 2,247 | 19.29% |
| 2018 | 11,647 | 1,506 | 14.85% |
| 2017 | 10,141 | 574 | 6.00% |
| 2016 | 9,567 | 594 | 6.62% |
| 2015 | 8,973 | 808 | 9.90% |
| 2014 | 8,165 | 364 | 4.67% |
| 2013 | 7,801 | 266 | 3.53% |
| 2012 | 7,535 | 243 | 3.33% |
| 2011 | 7,292 | 377 | 5.45% |
| 2010 | 6,915 | 3,438 | 7.12% |
| 2000 | 3,477 | 69 | 0.10% |
| 1980 | 3,408 | 0.00% |