Census-designated place · Florida
Princeton, Florida
Princeton, census-designated place, in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Princeton had 42,625 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±2,462). GEOID 1258975.
Residents, 2020-2024
42,625
±2,462 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 39,308
Median household income
$83,426
±$7,404 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$426,900
±$17,147 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,647
±$165 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Princeton and what county is it in?
Princeton is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It covers 7.4 square miles of land, 5,300 residents per square mile in 2020.
Princeton is in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Princeton, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Princeton's population at 42,625 (±2,462). The 2020 Census counted 39,308 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Princeton is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Princeton | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 42,625 ±2,462 | 2,738,356 | +10,326 |
| Households | 12,439 ±711 | 975,411 | +4,083 |
| Average household size | 3.42 ±0.15 | 2.76 | −0.44 |
| Housing units | 12,738 ±735 | 1,094,983 | +3,895 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Princeton?
The median resident of Princeton is 33.5 years old; 28.4% are under 18 and 8.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 72.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 14.8%. 45.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Princeton | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.5 ±1.4 | 40.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.4% ±2.0 pts | 20.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 8.6% ±1.5 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Male | 47.8% ±2.3 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 72.8% ±4.4 pts | 69.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 9.1% ±3.5 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 14.8% ±3.4 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±1.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 45.2% ±3.4 pts | 54.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 70.9% ±4.0 pts | 75.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.0% ±0.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
| With a disability | 7.4% ±1.8 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.5% ±2.4 pts | 13.6% | −3.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.4% ±1.9 pts | 83.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.0% ±3.8 pts | 34.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.1% ±1.8 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.1% ±2.0 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Princeton earn?
Half of Princeton's 12,439 households earn less than $83,426 a year (±$7,404), against $71,753 in Miami-Dade County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $80,475 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Princeton | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,426 ±$7,404 | $71,753 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $97,649 ±$6,003 | $107,330 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,832 ±$1,608 | $39,469 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.5% ±3.2 pts | 14.7% | −5.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.8% ±8.6 pts | 18.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.7% ±4.8 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% ±1.5 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.7% ±2.3 pts | 89.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Princeton?
Owners occupy 69.3% of Princeton's occupied homes and renters 30.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $426,900 by its owner (±$17,147). The median renter pays $1,647 a month including utilities, and 60.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Princeton | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $426,900 ±$17,147 | $463,000 | +$106,427 |
| Median gross rent | $1,647 ±$165 | $1,829 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 60.0% ±10.6 pts | 55.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,460 ±$150 | $2,451 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.3% ±4.7 pts | 52.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.7% ±4.7 pts | 47.8% | – |
| Housing units | 12,738 ±735 | 1,094,983 | +3,895 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9% ±1.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.0% ±4.7 pts | 38.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% ±1.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.8% ±2.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 39.4% ±4.8 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.4% ±1.7 pts | 9.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Princeton work and get to work?
68.5% of Princeton's workers drive alone and 14.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 40.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Princeton | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.8% ±2.7 pts | 64.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% ±1.7 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.5% ±5.2 pts | 68.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.2% ±3.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.8% ±1.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.2% ±4.1 pts | 14.0% | +10.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 40.5 min ±2.6 | 30.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Princeton?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Princeton, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $59,849 (Tract 107.08) to $98,630 (Tract 105.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 105.02Miami-Dade County | 13,172 | $98,630 |
| Tract 107.10Miami-Dade County | 6,482 | $72,022 |
| Tract 107.09Miami-Dade County | 5,974 | $86,873 |
| Tract 107.08Miami-Dade County | 5,726 | $59,849 |
| Tract 106.21Miami-Dade County | 5,182 | $83,816 |
| Tract 106.22Miami-Dade County | 4,611 | $70,000 |
| Tract 105.01Miami-Dade County | 6,982 | $47,482 |
| Tract 104Miami-Dade County | 6,477 | $66,786 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Princeton) · Census block assignment files
How does Princeton compare with other places in Florida?
Princeton ranks 264th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 99th | 766 |
| Residents per square mile | 104th | 770 |
| Median household income | 264th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 564th | 763 |
| Median home value | 214th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 343rd | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 370th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 406th | 733 |
| Median age | 694th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 439th | 760 |
| Work from home | 335th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 15th | 764 |
Princeton's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Princeton?
11 of the 57 figures for Princeton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Princeton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.