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Princeton, IN


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Princeton, Indiana

Princeton, Indiana, in Gibson county, 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.

The People and Families of Princeton

In Princeton, about 49% of adults are married. Princeton offers a lot of one-person housing.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in Princeton if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Princeton had a median family income of $37,308.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Princeton Housing

Owners occupy 62% of the housing units in Princeton. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Princeton, 93% of commuters drive to work.

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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