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Princeton, West Virginia

Princeton, West Virginia, in Mercer county, is 63 miles W of Roanoke, Virginia (center to center) and 148 miles N of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city has a population of 6,347.

The People and Families of Princeton

In Princeton, about 47% 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 $32,443.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Princeton gave more campaign money ($17,250) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Princeton Housing

Owners occupy 65% of the housing units in Princeton. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Princeton, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Princeton tends to be by car.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyPrinceton Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Princeton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Princeton, WV

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Racial Diversity48
Well-Paid Single Men14
Children Under 5 Years Old13
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults25
People in Middle Class or Better25
Median Family Income14
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work48
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Affordability of Rents106
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11

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