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Princeton, WI


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Princeton, Wisconsin

Princeton, Wisconsin, in Green Lake county, is 31 miles W of Oshkosh, Wisconsin (center to center) and 82 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city has a population of 1,504.

The People and Families of Princeton

In Princeton, about 47% 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 $41,023. In Princeton, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Princeton.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Princeton gave more campaign money ($750) 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 75% 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, 88% 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 Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Princeton Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Princeton, WI

Comparing Princeton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (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
Well-Paid Single Women74
Well-Paid Single Men62
Racial Diversity45
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better63
Median Family Income62
People Above Poverty51
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times53
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Rents68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Property Taxes37
Housing Recently Built21
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