Princeton, FL Demographics

A map of Princeton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	31,038	28,145	72.8%	71.6%
Black	6,310	7,001	14.8%	17.8%
White	3,897	2,724	9.1%	6.9%
Multiracial	978	630	2.3%	1.6%
Asian	201	574	0.5%	1.5%
Native American/Other	201	234	0.5%	0.6%

Princeton, Florida has an estimated population of 42,625, an increase from the 39,308 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.8% Hispanic, 14.8% Black, 9.1% White, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida 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 45.0% in 2020 and 43.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Princeton is ranked the 99th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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 105th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Princeton's White Population

3,897 residents of Princeton, or 9.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Princeton is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Princeton ranks 916th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's White population has grown by an estimated 43.1%. White residents' share of Princeton's population has increased from 6.9% to 9.1%.

Princeton is more White than neighboring Goulds (8.5% White), Naranja (8.2% White), Homestead Base (6.9% White), South Miami Heights (4.3% White), and Leisure City (4.3% White).

Princeton's Black Population

6,310 residents of Princeton, or 14.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Princeton is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Princeton ranks 225th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.9%. Black residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 17.8% to 14.8%.

Princeton is more Black than neighboring Leisure City (12.6% Black). Princeton is less Black than neighboring Goulds (40% Black), Naranja (22.8% Black), Homestead Base (55.5% Black), and South Miami Heights (16.3% Black).

Princeton's Asian Population

201 residents of Princeton, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Princeton is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Princeton ranks 440th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 65.0%. Asian residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.5%.

Princeton is more Asian than neighboring Goulds (0% Asian), Homestead Base (0% Asian), and Leisure City (0.3% Asian). Princeton is less Asian than neighboring Naranja (0.8% Asian), and South Miami Heights (1.4% Asian).

Princeton's Hispanic Population

31,038 residents of Princeton, or 72.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Princeton is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Princeton ranks 34th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Princeton's population has increased from 71.6% to 72.8%.

Princeton is more Hispanic than neighboring Goulds (49.7% Hispanic), Naranja (67.8% Hispanic), and Homestead Base (37.5% Hispanic). Princeton is less Hispanic than neighboring South Miami Heights (75.5% Hispanic), and Leisure City (81.8% Hispanic).

Princeton's Native American/Other Population

201 residents of Princeton, or 0.5% 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 Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Princeton ranks 644th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 14.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Princeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Princeton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Goulds (0.3% Native American/Other), Naranja (0% Native American/Other), and Homestead Base (0.1% Native American/Other). Princeton is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Miami Heights (0.8% Native American/Other), and Leisure City (0.7% Native American/Other).

Princeton's Multiracial Population

978 residents of Princeton, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Princeton is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Princeton ranks 846th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 55.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Princeton's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.3%.

Princeton is more Multiracial than neighboring Goulds (1.5% Multiracial), Naranja (0.6% Multiracial), Homestead Base (0% Multiracial), South Miami Heights (1.7% Multiracial), and Leisure City (0.4% 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.