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Princeton, Indiana

Introduction to Princeton, Indiana

Located in Gibson county, Princeton, Indiana, is 26 miles N of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 98 miles W of Louisville, Kentucky. The city has a population of 8,175 residents.

Princeton History

Princeton holds a seat on Gibson county, which was formed in 1813. With the establishment of the Indiana territory in 1800, many settlers moved to the southwest of the territory, where Princeton is now located; the shift was due to the rich farmlands as well as the area's proximity to the Ohio River. The city got its name from William Prince, an Irishman who immigrated to the area and later on became a Gibson county Commissioner. Princeton was officially incorporated as a city in 1818.

Princeton and nearby Attractions

  • Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge
  • Wabash county Museum
  • New harmony State Historic Site
  • Princeton Country Club
  • Beall Woods State Park

Things To Do In Princeton

The Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge, the Wabash County Museum, and The Princeton Country Club are located in the city. The two most prominent local festivals of Princeton include the Golden Heritage Folk Festival and the Picking and Fiddling Championships; both these festivals are held in the month of September.

Princeton Transportation

The closest airport to the city is the Terre Haute International-Hulman Field Airport.

Princeton Higher Education

Higher education is available at Vincennes University, University of Evansville, and University of Southern Indiana.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 14%Princeton Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Princeton Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 15%Princeton Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Princeton, IN

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Age of the Population68
Racial Diversity59
Male Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income32
People in Middle Class or Better21
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times79
Working at Home22
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes97
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built24

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