Princeton, ID Demographics

A map of Princeton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	20	168	80.0%	87.0%
Multiracial	5	19	20.0%	9.8%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	4	0.0%	2.1%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	1.0%

Princeton, Idaho has an estimated population of 25, a dramatic decrease from the 193 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.0% White, 20.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Idaho 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 23.2% in 2020 and 32.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Princeton is ranked the 227th most populous place in Idaho, out of 236 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 188th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Princeton's White Population

20 residents of Princeton, or 80.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Princeton is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Princeton ranks 104th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's White population has declined by an estimated 88.1%. White residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 87.0% to 80.0%.

Princeton is more White than neighboring De Smet (2.2% White). Princeton is less White than neighboring Onaway (84% White), Potlatch (90.2% White), Troy (93.6% White), and Viola (100% 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 comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 0.7% of the population is Black. Princeton ranks 134th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Princeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Princeton is less Black than neighboring Potlatch (0.7% 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 comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.3% of the population is Asian. Princeton ranks 168th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Princeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Princeton's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Princeton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Princeton is considerably lower than in Idaho overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Princeton ranks 212th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

Princeton is less Hispanic than neighboring Onaway (4.6% Hispanic), Potlatch (2.6% Hispanic), Troy (3.4% Hispanic), and De Smet (32.6% 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 Idaho overall, where 1.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Princeton ranks 124th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 236 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 1.0% to 0.0%.

Princeton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Onaway (3.8% Native American/Other), Potlatch (0.5% Native American/Other), and De Smet (57.8% Native American/Other).

Princeton's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Princeton, or 20.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Princeton is significantly higher than in Idaho overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Princeton ranks 8th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 73.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Princeton's population has increased from 9.8% to 20.0%.

Princeton is more Multiracial than neighboring Onaway (7.6% Multiracial), Potlatch (6% Multiracial), Troy (2.9% Multiracial), Viola (0% Multiracial), and De Smet (7.4% 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.