Princeton city, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Princeton city, Iowa Demographics
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As of 2026, Princeton city, Iowa has a total population of 875, the 325th largest city in Iowa, with a median household income of $80,714, which is 10% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 5.9%.

Princeton city Quick Facts

Population 875

Median Household Income $80,714

Median Home Value $257,000

Poverty Rate 5.9%

Unemployment Rate 4.4%

Median Age 47.5 years

Homeownership Rate 79.1%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.3%

High School Graduation Rate 94.8%

Diversity Index 12/100

Population 875 325th of 1,018

Median Income $80,714 top 30%

Poverty Rate 5.9% 52% lower national

Median Home Value $257,000 top 10%

How Princeton city Compares

Median Household Income

Princeton city

$80,714

$73,147

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Princeton city

$257,000

$195,900

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.2%

$25K-$50K 21.4%

$50K-$100K 30.5%

$100K+ 38.0%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6% | National: 5.2%

67.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.1%

Renter 20.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.3%

18-34

14.7%

35-54

29.1%

55-74

27.5%

75+

10.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 30 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Princeton city Rankings in Iowa

#325 Population of 1,018

#199 Median Income of 1,018

#369 Education of 1,018

#67 Home Value of 1,018

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Cities Similar to Princeton city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Merrill city	885	$79,250	$157,200	11.8%	4.5%
St. Charles city	891	$81,944	$197,100	18.8%	6.3%
Hills city	892	$81,875	$217,800	24.2%	8.9%
West Bend city	889	$84,286	$147,800	24.6%	5.3%
Sloan city	884	$73,750	$191,400	33.5%	12.6%

Population Overview

Princeton city is a small community located in Iowa. The total population is 875. It ranks as the 325th most populous out of 1,018 cities and towns in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Princeton city is 47.5 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 10.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Princeton city is $80,714. This is 10% higher than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% higher. The poverty rate stands at 5.9%. This is 46% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $257,000. Housing costs are 31% higher than the state median of $195,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Princeton city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 7.0%.

Education

20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Princeton city, Iowa is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,018 Census-designated places in Iowa. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Princeton city, Iowa?

Princeton city, Iowa has a population of 875 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Princeton city, IA?

The median household income in Princeton city is $80,714, which is 3% higher the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Princeton city, IA?

The poverty rate in Princeton city is 5.9%. This means approximately 52 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Princeton city, Iowa?

Princeton city's population is 93.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Princeton city, IA?

The median home value in Princeton city is $257,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

How educated is Princeton city, Iowa?

20.3% of adults (25+) in Princeton city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.