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Princeton, Iowa

Princeton, Iowa, in Scott county, is 16 miles NE of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 139 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city is located in the Davenport - Moline - Rock Island metropolitan area. Princeton has a population of 946.

The People and Families of Princeton

In Princeton, about 64% of adults are married.

You'll notice more men than women in Princeton compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Princeton had a median family income of $53,182. People in Princeton generally have good earning power.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Princeton gave more campaign money ($3,575) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Princeton Housing

Owners occupy 86% of the housing units in Princeton. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Princeton, 93% of commuters drive to work. Princeton is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Princeton Median Family Income
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Princeton Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Princeton, IA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men87
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Age of the Population54
Senior Citizens22
Racial Diversity23
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income99
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better86
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times42
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Housing Recently Built58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Affordability of Rents31
People Living Alone21
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