Princeton is a town located in Johnston County North Carolina. Princeton has a 2024 population of 1,507. Princeton is currently growing at a rate of 3.15% annually and its population has increased by 13.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,323 in 2020.
The average household income in Princeton is $59,821 with a poverty rate of 11.13%. The median age in Princeton is 33.1 years: 33.2 years for males, and 31.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Princeton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 720 | 48.95% |
| Black or African American | 345 | 23.45% |
| Other race | 330 | 22.43% |
| Two or more races | 66 | 4.49% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 594 | 2.48 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
| Non Family | 261 | 1.15 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Married | 235 | 3.69 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Female | 90 | 2.93 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Male | 8 | 5 | 25 | 75 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
44.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 169 | 18.37% |
| Associates Degree | 123 | 13.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 54 | 5.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 67 | 7.28% |
| High School Graduate | 248 | 26.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 1.09% |
| Some College | 249 | 27.07% |
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 | 503 | 473 | 90 |
| Black | 263 | 241 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 133 | 9 | 5 |
| Other Race | 124 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 19 | 5 |
| Native American | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,432 | $68,295 | $93,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,406 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,154 | $50,893 | $31,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,341 | $33,500 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,027 | $50,357 | $30,455 |
| Some College | $37,589 | $65,893 | $0 |
$37,027
Average Earnings
$50,357
Average Male
$30,455
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.74% of Princeton residents speak only English, while 19.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 709 | 73 | 10.3% |
| Black | 342 | 43 | 12.57% |
| Multiple | 66 | 24 | 36.36% |
| Hispanic | 347 | 22 | 6.34% |
| Other | 330 | 20 | 6.06% |
| Native | 5 | 3 | 60% |
11.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.35%
Male Poverty Rate
8.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Princeton is Native, with 60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Princeton is Other, with 6.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 10%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.79% |
| High School | 19.76% |
| Some College | 4.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Male Employed | 5.44% |
| Female Employed | 3.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,146 | $80,079 |
| Households | $34,315 | $59,821 |
| Married Families | $64,306 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,821 | $32,697 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
42.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
64
Number of Veterans
40
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 75+ | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 8.75% |
| Black | 10 | 3.72% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 19.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.6%
Labor Force Participation
51.4%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
65.6%
Born in Princeton
91.09%
Native Born
8.91%
Foreign Born
8.84%
Non Citizen
0.07%
Naturalized
91.09% of Princeton residents were born in the United States, with 65.6% having been born in North Carolina. 8.84% 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 | 1,737 | 46 | 2.72% |
| 2028 | 1,691 | 46 | 2.8% |
| 2027 | 1,645 | 46 | 2.88% |
| 2026 | 1,599 | 46 | 2.96% |
| 2025 | 1,553 | 46 | 3.05% |
| 2024 | 1,507 | 46 | 3.15% |
| 2023 | 1,461 | 43 | 3.03% |
| 2022 | 1,418 | 41 | 2.98% |
| 2021 | 1,377 | 54 | 4.08% |
| 2020 | 1,323 | -80 | -5.7% |
| 2019 | 1,403 | 26 | 1.89% |
| 2018 | 1,377 | 46 | 3.46% |
| 2017 | 1,331 | 33 | 2.54% |
| 2016 | 1,298 | 31 | 2.45% |
| 2015 | 1,267 | 25 | 2.01% |
| 2014 | 1,242 | 8 | 0.65% |
| 2013 | 1,234 | 11 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 1,223 | 9 | 0.74% |
| 2011 | 1,214 | 22 | 1.85% |
| 2010 | 1,192 | 0 | 0% |