Princeton, IL

Princeton, Illinois

Introduction to Princeton, Illinois

Princeton, Illinois, in Bureau county, is 47 miles N of Peoria, Illinois and 99 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city’s population is 7,501.

Princeton History

This settlement began in the 1830s with the arrival of families from New England and the Mid-Atlantic. They came to the area in search of good farmland. The Hampshire Colony Congregational Church was later established and Owen Lovejoy, a well-known abolitionist, became its first pastor. Lovejoy was elected to the House of Representatives of Illinois in 1854. Princeton was an important destination for the Underground Railroad during the Civil War.

Princeton and nearby Attractions

• Green River State Wildlife Area
• Lyndon Historical Society and Museum
• Ronald Reagan's Birthplace
• Ellwood House Museum and Park
• Bickelhaupt Arboretum

Things To Do In Princeton

Local parks include the West Side Ball Park, Alexander Park, the City Hall Park and Zearing Park. The Red Covered Bridge, the Bureau County Historical Museum, the Mautino State Fish and Wildlife Area, and the Bureau County Soldiers and Sailors Winged Monument are all nearby as well. Ronald Reagan's birthplace is also located nearby. The area celebrates the Bureau County Fair every August.

Princeton Transportation

Air transportation is available from Greater Peoria Regional Airport.

Princeton Higher Education

Nearby colleges include Illinois Valley Community College, Bradley University and Rock Valley College.

High Points

Princeton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 3%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 8%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Princeton, IL

Comparing Princeton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Princeton Almanac

Princeton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Princeton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Princeton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Princeton Public Libraries

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Princeton Hospitals

PERRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Government - State)
530 PARK AVENUE EAST
(815) 875-2811
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Princeton

Princeton High Schools (2004)

PRINCETON HIGH SCHOOL
103 S EUCLID AVE
815-875-3308
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 608 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Princeton Colleges

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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