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Princeton, Kentucky

Introduction to 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.

Princeton History

The city of Princeton is the seat of Caldwell county. It was originally known as Eddy Grove. The name of the city was changed to Princetown in 1817, after William Prince, who was a local landlord and had settled in the area in the late 1790s. Eddyville was originally the county seat of Lyon. The county seat of Caldwell was shifted to Princeton in 1817. The first post office was opened in the year 1805.

Princeton and nearby Attractions

  • Jefferson Davis Monument State Historic Site
  • Adsmore Museum
  • River Heritage Museum
  • Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park

Things To Do In Princeton

People can visit the local churches like Spillman Chapel, Southside Church, and Calvary Church. A trip of the Adsmore Museum can be taken by the visitors. Tourists interested in wild life may visit the Jones - Keeney Public Wildlife Area. They may also spend time enjoying the facilities offered by the Cave - In - Rock State Park, Kenlake State Resort Park, Lake Barkley State Park, and Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park.

Princeton Transportation

Campbell AAF is the nearest airport.

Princeton Higher Education

Students can avail higher education from Murray State University, Austin Peay State University, and University of Southern Indiana.

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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