Princeton, IA Demographics

A map of Princeton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	750	856	94.5%	92.7%
Multiracial	35	20	4.4%	2.2%
Hispanic	9	30	1.1%	3.3%
Black	0	10	0.0%	1.1%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	6	0.0%	0.7%

Princeton, Iowa has an estimated population of 794, a large decrease from the 923 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.5% White, 4.4% Multiracial, 1.1% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% 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 Iowa 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 13.8% in 2020 and 10.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Princeton is ranked the 351st most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 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 303rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Princeton's White Population

750 residents of Princeton, or 94.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Princeton is considerably higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Princeton ranks 533rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's White population has declined by an estimated 12.4%. White residents' share of Princeton's population has increased from 92.7% to 94.5%.

Princeton is more White than neighboring Cordova (89.2% White), Port Byron (89.9% White), Le Claire (89.4% White), Argo (35.7% White), and Rapids City (87.6% White).

Princeton's Black Population

0 residents of Princeton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Princeton is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Princeton ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Princeton is less Black than neighboring Le Claire (1.3% Black), and Rapids City (0.1% 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 slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Princeton ranks 519th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 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 Cordova (2% Asian), Le Claire (1.8% Asian), Argo (64.3% Asian), and Rapids City (0.4% Asian).

Princeton's Hispanic Population

9 residents of Princeton, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Princeton is lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Princeton ranks 394th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 70.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 3.3% to 1.1%.

Princeton is more Hispanic than neighboring Argo (0% Hispanic). Princeton is less Hispanic than neighboring Cordova (3.5% Hispanic), Port Byron (8.1% Hispanic), Le Claire (3.1% Hispanic), and Rapids City (7.2% Hispanic).

Princeton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Princeton, or 0.0% 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 Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Princeton ranks 247th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Princeton's Multiracial Population

35 residents of Princeton, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Princeton is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Princeton ranks 660th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Princeton's population has increased from 2.2% to 4.4%.

Princeton is more Multiracial than neighboring Port Byron (2% Multiracial), and Argo (0% Multiracial). Princeton is less Multiracial than neighboring Cordova (5.4% Multiracial), and Rapids City (4.7% 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.