Princeton, MN

Princeton, Minnesota

Princeton, Minnesota, in Mille Lacs county, is 28 miles E of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 43 miles N of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 3,933.

The People and Families of Princeton

In Princeton, about 48% of adults are married. Looking at Princeton, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Princeton had a median family income of $42,558.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Princeton gave more campaign money ($2,710) 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 65% of the housing units in Princeton. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

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 Minnesota):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Princeton, MN

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes

Princeton Almanac

Princeton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Princeton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Princeton residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Princeton Hospitals

FAIRVIEW NORTHLAND REGIONAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
911 NORTHLAND DR
(763) 389-1313
Emergency Service: Yes

Princeton High Schools (2004)

PRINCETON SR.
807 S. 8TH AVE.
763-389-6001
Serves 1,097 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Princeton Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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