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Princeton, MO


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Princeton, Missouri

Princeton, Missouri, in Mercer county, is 80 miles NE of St. Joseph, Missouri (center to center) and 104 miles NE of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 1,047.

The People and Families of Princeton

In Princeton, about 51% of adults are married. Princeton offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, 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 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 $39,125.

Political Inclinations

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

Princeton Housing

Owners occupy 66% 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. One of the strengths of Princeton is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Princeton, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyPrinceton Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Princeton Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Princeton, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women88
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Well-Paid Single Men67
Racial Diversity11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
Median Family Income56
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Housing Recently Built42
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