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Princeton, KY


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Princeton, Kentucky

Princeton, Kentucky, in Caldwell county, is 49 miles NW of Clarksville, Tennessee (center to center) and 89 miles NW of Nashville, Tennessee. The city has a population of 6,536.

The People and Families of Princeton

In Princeton, about 52% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Princeton, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in the city 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 $33,895.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Princeton gave more campaign money ($4,950) 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 69% of the housing units in Princeton. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the city?

Commuting

In Princeton, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyPrinceton Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyPrinceton Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 18%Princeton Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Princeton, KY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population109
Racial Diversity57
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Well-Paid Single Men24
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty25
College Educated Adults25
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work69
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents107
People Living Alone86
Housing Recently Built53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime63
Low Violent Crime63

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