Princeton, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Princeton, Kentucky Summary
Life in Princeton research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Princeton over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Princeton:
The population in Princeton is 6,206.
The median home value in Princeton is $75,000.
The median income in Princeton is $41,506.
The cost of living in Princeton is 86 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Princeton is $615.
The unemployment rate in Princeton is 3.3%.
The poverty rate in Princeton is 16.6%.
Table Of Contents
Princeton SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
7
Safety
6
Amenities
7
Education
6
Commute
7
Princeton, KY Crime Report
103
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,663.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-28.42%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Princeton / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 103 | 1,663.7 | 2,038.6 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 10 | 161.5 | 259.1 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 16.2 | 7.2 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 52.9 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 113.1 | 168.3 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 93 | 1,502.2 | 1,779.5 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 11 | 177.7 | 344.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 73 | 1,179.1 | 1,178.6 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 145.4 | 256.8 | 282.7 |
Princeton, KY Cost Of Living
86
Princeton's Overall Cost Of Living
Princeton's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Princeton | Kentucky | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 93 | 105 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 94 | 79 | 100 | |
| Housing | 53 | 75 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 112 | 106 | 100 | |
Princeton, KY Photos
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Source: Wikipedia User Dlove4000 | GFDL
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Source: Wikipedia User Dlove4000 | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Dlove4000 | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Dlove4000 | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Dlove4000 | GFDL
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Map Of Princeton, KY
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Population over time in Princeton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,087 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 6,157 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 6,173 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 6,215 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 6,251 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 6,274 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 6,309 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 6,331 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 6,334 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 6,331 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Princeton
| Race | Princeton | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.7% | 83.6% | 59.4% |
| African American | 11.4% | 7.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.9% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 3.9% | 18.4% |
Gender in Princeton
| Gender | Princeton | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.0% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Princeton for adults over 25
| Education | Princeton | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 40.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 15.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Princeton, Kentucky
| Income | Princeton | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.8% | 7.5% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.2% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.2% | 9.7% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.8% | 9.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.6% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.0% | 17.8% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.6% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.6% | 14.1% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.7% | 5.2% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.6% | 4.9% | 9.5% |
