Princeton, CA Demographics

A map of Princeton's Population by Race

Princeton, California has an estimated population of 365, a large increase from the 309 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.2% White, 31.5% Hispanic, 23.0% Black, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Princeton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Princeton has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Princeton, that probability was 50.8% in 2020 and 66.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Princeton is ranked the 1281st most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Princeton was ranked the 1307th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Princeton's White Population

154 residents of Princeton, or 42.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Princeton is higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Princeton ranks 708th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's White population has declined by an estimated 21.0%. White residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 63.1% to 42.2%.

Princeton is more White than neighboring Colusa (36.3% White), Maxwell (19.5% White), and Williams (14.6% White). Princeton is less White than neighboring Willows (57.2% White), and Meridian (68% White).

Princeton's Black Population

84 residents of Princeton, or 23.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Princeton is significantly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Princeton ranks 1349th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 84. Black residents' share of Princeton's population has increased from 0.0% to 23.0%.

Princeton is more Black than neighboring Colusa (1.6% Black), Willows (0.3% Black), Maxwell (0% Black), Williams (0.1% Black), and Meridian (3.1% Black).

Princeton's Asian Population

0 residents of Princeton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Princeton is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Princeton ranks 1382nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Princeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Princeton is less Asian than neighboring Colusa (1.4% Asian), Willows (2.9% Asian), and Williams (0.1% Asian).

Princeton's Hispanic Population

115 residents of Princeton, or 31.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Princeton is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Princeton ranks 647th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Princeton's population has increased from 30.1% to 31.5%.

Princeton is more Hispanic than neighboring Meridian (12.9% Hispanic). Princeton is less Hispanic than neighboring Colusa (57.2% Hispanic), Willows (36.5% Hispanic), Maxwell (77.9% Hispanic), and Williams (85.2% Hispanic).

Princeton's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Princeton, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Princeton is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Princeton ranks 118th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 73.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 4.9% to 1.1%.

Princeton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Colusa (0.4% Native American/Other), Willows (0.2% Native American/Other), and Williams (0% Native American/Other). Princeton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Maxwell (1.3% Native American/Other), and Meridian (13.5% Native American/Other).

Princeton's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Princeton, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Princeton is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Princeton ranks 1379th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 60.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Princeton's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.2%.

Princeton is more Multiracial than neighboring Maxwell (1.3% Multiracial), and Williams (0.1% Multiracial). Princeton is less Multiracial than neighboring Colusa (3.2% Multiracial), Willows (2.9% Multiracial), and Meridian (2.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.