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Princeton, Indiana
Princeton, city, in Gibson County, Indiana. Princeton had 8,524 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,301 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,372 (±28). GEOID 1862046.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,524
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,301 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,372 ±28
Median household income
$57,618
±$6,605 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$128,700
±$14,845 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$1,022
±$112 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Princeton and what county is it in?
Princeton is a city in Gibson County, Indiana. It covers 5.5 square miles of land, 1,516 residents per square mile in 2020.
Princeton lies entirely within Patoka Township (Gibson County), a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
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 Census Bureau estimates that 8,524 people lived in Princeton on July 1, 2025, up 2.7% since 2020, in line with Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 8,301 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,372 (±28).
| Measure | Princeton | Gibson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,372 ±28 | 33,000 | −312 |
| Households | 3,404 ±203 | 13,438 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.36 ±0.14 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,884 ±238 | 14,890 | no clear change |
Princeton's population since 2000
From 8,175 in 2000 to 8,524 in 2025: up 4.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Princeton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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 38.0 years old; 25.0% are under 18 and 15.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.1%. 3.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Princeton | Gibson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 ±2.7 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.0% ±2.8 pts | 23.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.8% ±2.2 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 53.1% ±2.8 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.1% ±1.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.2% ±2.4 pts | 90.1% | −8.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±1.8 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.9% ±2.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.6% ±1.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.9% ±2.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.2% ±1.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 17.8% ±3.2 pts | 15.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.0% ±2.7 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.3% ±3.7 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 8.6% ±2.4 pts | 18.5% | −3.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.2% ±1.1 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.1% ±3.7 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±1.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 3,404 households earn less than $57,618 a year (±$6,605), against $67,573 in Gibson County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $57,955 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Princeton | Gibson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,618 ±$6,605 | $67,573 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,114 ±$7,841 | $86,069 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,380 ±$2,900 | $34,681 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.9% ±5.7 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.9% ±12.8 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.2% ±4.3 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.6% ±3.9 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.4% ±4.4 pts | 88.9% | – |
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 61.3% of Princeton's occupied homes and renters 38.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $128,700 by its owner (±$14,845). The median renter pays $1,022 a month including utilities, and 34.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Princeton | Gibson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $128,700 ±$14,845 | $180,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,022 ±$112 | $935 | +$252 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.2% ±10.7 pts | 27.3% | +16.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,113 ±$133 | $1,324 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.3% ±5.9 pts | 76.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.7% ±5.9 pts | 23.3% | – |
| Housing units | 3,884 ±238 | 14,890 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.5% ±4.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.0% ±6.2 pts | 79.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.3% ±2.6 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.6% ±2.4 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 28.8% ±5.2 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.3% ±4.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
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 many new homes is Princeton building?
Builders took permits for 82 new housing units in Princeton in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 9.6 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Indiana.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Princeton work and get to work?
79.7% of Princeton's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 13.8 minutes.
| Measure | Princeton | Gibson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.3% ±3.8 pts | 62.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% ±2.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.7% ±5.5 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.3% ±4.4 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.5% ±1.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 3.3% ±2.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.2% ±2.0 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 13.8 min ±1.6 | 20.6 min | −4.4 min |
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?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Princeton, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $49,223 (Tract 505.02) to $57,674 (Tract 505.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 505.02Gibson County | 3,863 | $49,223 |
| Tract 505.01Gibson County | 3,446 | $57,674 |
| Tract 504.02Gibson County | 4,339 | $90,154 |
| Tract 504.01Gibson County | 3,288 | $76,176 |
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 Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Princeton is the 3,585th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 94th-most populous of 566 in Indiana.
Princeton ranks 854th of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 94th | 566 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 271st | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 188th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 854th | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 923rd | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 911th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 268th | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 153rd | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 989th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 737th | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 992nd | 1,087 |
| Travel time to work | 1,086th | 1,088 |
Princeton's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
Every place in Indiana, sortable · Compare Princeton with other places
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?
10 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' public schools in Princeton.