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The City of Princeton had a population of 7,975 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Princeton is located at latitude 41.3681 and longitude -89.4648 in Bureau County. The formal boundaries for the City of Princeton encompass a land area of 7.49 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Bureau County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Princeton has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Princeton is located within Township of Princeton, a minor civil division (MCD) of Bureau County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,975 (100%) |
| Population Density | 969 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 25 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $61,946 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,717 |
| Median Home Value | $134,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,863 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,483 (64.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,138 (29.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 242 (6.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 3,621 |
| Average Household Size | 2.13 |
| Family Households | 1,936 (53.5%) |
The table below compares Princeton to the other 1,461 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 265 | 82nd |
| Population Density | # 755 | 48th |
| Median Household Income | # 917 | 37th |
| Per Capita Income | # 586 | 60th |
| Diversity Index | # 588 | 60th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
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