Princeton is a city located in Gibson County Indiana. Princeton has a 2024 population of 8,430. It is also the county seat of Gibson County. Princeton is currently growing at a rate of 0.35% annually and its population has increased by 1.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,312 in 2020.
The average household income in Princeton is $72,745 with a poverty rate of 11.85%. The median age in Princeton is 38.5 years: 39.7 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Princeton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,925 | 82.99% |
| Black or African American | 431 | 5.17% |
| Two or more races | 373 | 4.47% |
| Other race | 365 | 4.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 190 | 2.28% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.04% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,287 | 2.41 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Married | 1,351 | 3.09 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Non Family | 1,228 | 1.26 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
| Male | 356 | 3.2 | 59 | 41 |
| Female | 352 | 2.96 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
61.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 467 | 8.14% |
| Associates Degree | 420 | 7.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 527 | 9.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 155 | 2.7% |
| High School Graduate | 2,767 | 48.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 281 | 4.9% |
| Some College | 1,119 | 19.51% |
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 | 4,966 | 4,492 | 619 |
| Black | 369 | 303 | 61 |
| Hispanic | 217 | 35 | 0 |
| Other Race | 175 | 24 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 89 | 49 | 0 |
| Islander | 66 | 52 | 0 |
| Asian | 57 | 57 | 2 |
| Native American | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 16.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,292 | $64,050 | $31,071 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,931 | $41,352 | $26,354 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,052 | $17,449 | $16,445 |
| Overall | $36,943 | $42,186 | $28,438 |
| Some College | $40,051 | $47,111 | $35,372 |
$36,943
Average Earnings
$42,186
Average Male
$28,438
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.15% of Princeton residents speak only English, while 4.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,462 | 857 | 13.26% |
| Black | 391 | 33 | 8.44% |
| Other | 362 | 25 | 6.91% |
| Hispanic | 430 | 25 | 5.81% |
| Multiple | 370 | 20 | 5.41% |
11.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.38%
Male Poverty Rate
16.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Princeton is White, with 13.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Princeton is Multiple, with 5.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.18% |
| High School | 11.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.06% |
| Some College | 3.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 46.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.88% |
| Female Employed | 11.62% |
| Male Employed | 2.34% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,693 | $82,712 |
| Households | $56,378 | $72,745 |
| Married Families | $81,710 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,000 | $52,694 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.8%
Male Marriage Rate
43.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
568
Number of Veterans
528
Male Veterans
40
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 236 |
| First Gulf War | 150 |
| Second Gulf War | 103 |
| World War II | 24 |
| Korea | 23 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 247 |
| 35 to 54 | 154 |
| 75+ | 113 |
| 18 to 34 | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 488 | 8.78% |
| Black | 77 | 20.87% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 2.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
61%
Employment Rate
2.7%
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
70.07%
Born in Princeton
96.5%
Native Born
3.5%
Foreign Born
2.1%
Non Citizen
1.4%
Naturalized
96.5% of Princeton residents were born in the United States, with 70.07% having been born in Indiana. 2.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,578 | 29 | 0.34% |
| 2028 | 8,549 | 30 | 0.35% |
| 2027 | 8,519 | 30 | 0.35% |
| 2026 | 8,489 | 29 | 0.34% |
| 2025 | 8,460 | 30 | 0.36% |
| 2024 | 8,430 | 29 | 0.35% |
| 2023 | 8,401 | 35 | 0.42% |
| 2022 | 8,366 | 45 | 0.54% |
| 2021 | 8,321 | 9 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 8,312 | -432 | -4.94% |
| 2019 | 8,744 | 43 | 0.49% |
| 2018 | 8,701 | 12 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 8,689 | 37 | 0.43% |
| 2016 | 8,652 | 22 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 8,630 | -10 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 8,640 | 28 | 0.33% |
| 2013 | 8,612 | -38 | -0.44% |
| 2012 | 8,650 | -24 | -0.28% |
| 2011 | 8,674 | -23 | -0.26% |
| 2010 | 8,697 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,175 | 48 | 0.59% |
| 1990 | 8,127 | -849 | -9.46% |
| 1980 | 8,976 | 1,545 | 20.79% |
| 1970 | 7,431 | -475 | -6.01% |
| 1960 | 7,906 | 233 | 3.04% |
| 1950 | 7,673 | -113 | -1.45% |
| 1940 | 7,786 | 281 | 3.74% |
| 1930 | 7,505 | 373 | 5.23% |
| 1920 | 7,132 | 684 | 10.61% |
| 1910 | 6,448 | 407 | 6.74% |
| 1900 | 6,041 | 2,965 | 96.39% |
| 1890 | 3,076 | 510 | 19.88% |
| 1880 | 2,566 | -6,012 | -70.09% |