Princeton is a city located in Mille Lacs County Minnesota. Princeton has a 2024 population of 5,413. Princeton is currently growing at a rate of 1.9% annually and its population has increased by 8.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,008 in 2020.
The average household income in Princeton is $76,787 with a poverty rate of 11.79%. The median age in Princeton is 38.1 years: 33.6 years for males, and 44.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Princeton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,654 | 95.02% |
| Two or more races | 155 | 3.16% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.65% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.59% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 0.43% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,035 | 2.33 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Non Family | 851 | 1.19 | 41.6 | 58.4 |
| Married | 800 | 3.14 | 83 | 17 |
| Female | 290 | 3.15 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Male | 94 | 3.23 | 19.1 | 80.9 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
58.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 311 | 8.95% |
| Associates Degree | 620 | 17.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 289 | 8.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 153 | 4.4% |
| High School Graduate | 1,357 | 39.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70 | 2.01% |
| Some College | 675 | 19.42% |
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 | 3,321 | 2,978 | 430 |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 59 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 42 | 15 | 12 |
| Native American | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| Black | 21 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 28.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,778 | $78,500 | $48,333 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,822 | $0 | $61,053 |
| High School Graduate | $32,532 | $32,885 | $31,528 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,735 | $36,324 | $31,063 |
| Overall | $41,772 | $46,117 | $39,363 |
| Some College | $45,965 | $57,039 | $43,519 |
$41,772
Average Earnings
$46,117
Average Male
$39,363
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.81% of Princeton residents speak only English, while 2.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,459 | 546 | 12.24% |
| Black | 16 | 16 | 100% |
11.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.52%
Male Poverty Rate
14.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Princeton is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Princeton is White, with 12.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 13.45% |
| High School | 12.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 7.13% |
| Male Employed | 3.15% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,000 | $89,842 |
| Households | $48,951 | $76,787 |
| Married Families | $93,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,457 | $45,961 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.5%
Male Marriage Rate
36.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
254
Number of Veterans
238
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 80 |
| Vietnam | 62 |
| Second Gulf War | 38 |
| World War II | 34 |
| Korea | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 82 |
| 55 to 64 | 66 |
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 35 to 54 | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 249 | 6.52% |
| Black | 5 | 23.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
63.7%
Employment Rate
2%
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
79.97%
Born in Princeton
99.04%
Native Born
0.96%
Foreign Born
0.59%
Non Citizen
0.37%
Naturalized
99.04% of Princeton residents were born in the United States, with 79.97% having been born in Minnesota. 0.59% 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 | 5,919 | 101 | 1.74% |
| 2028 | 5,818 | 101 | 1.77% |
| 2027 | 5,717 | 102 | 1.82% |
| 2026 | 5,615 | 101 | 1.83% |
| 2025 | 5,514 | 101 | 1.87% |
| 2024 | 5,413 | 101 | 1.9% |
| 2023 | 5,312 | 8 | 0.15% |
| 2022 | 5,304 | 232 | 4.57% |
| 2021 | 5,072 | 64 | 1.28% |
| 2020 | 5,008 | 298 | 6.33% |
| 2019 | 4,710 | 13 | 0.28% |
| 2018 | 4,697 | 34 | 0.73% |
| 2017 | 4,663 | 30 | 0.65% |
| 2016 | 4,633 | 28 | 0.61% |
| 2015 | 4,605 | -16 | -0.35% |
| 2014 | 4,621 | -25 | -0.54% |
| 2013 | 4,646 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2012 | 4,651 | -46 | -0.98% |
| 2011 | 4,697 | -41 | -0.87% |
| 2010 | 4,738 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,933 | 214 | 5.75% |
| 1990 | 3,719 | 573 | 18.21% |
| 1980 | 3,146 | 615 | 24.3% |
| 1970 | 2,531 | -3,388 | -57.24% |