Princeville town, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Princeville town is a small community located in North Carolina. The total population is 1,502. It ranks as the 383rd most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Princeville town is 40.9 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Princeville town is $49,583. This is 29% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% lower. The poverty rate stands at 24.1%. This is 83% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 8.7%. This is 80% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $99,100. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $259,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Princeville town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Princeville town has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 97.5% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 1.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 60.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (97.5% vs 20.3%).

Education

6.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 81% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Princeville town, North Carolina 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 North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 774 Census-designated places in North Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.