Princeton, IL Demographics

A map of Princeton's Population by Race

Princeton, Illinois has an estimated population of 7,975, a slight increase from the 7,832 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.5% White, 5.3% Hispanic, 5.2% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, 1.1% Black, and 0.7% 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 considerably less diverse than Illinois 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 19.0% in 2020 and 24.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Princeton is ranked the 265th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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 270th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Princeton's White Population

6,896 residents of Princeton, or 86.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Princeton is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Princeton ranks 793rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's White population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 89.8% to 86.5%.

Princeton is more White than neighboring Malden (83.3% White), and Bureau Junction (79.2% White). Princeton is less White than neighboring Dover (92.5% White), Tiskilwa (88.3% White), and Wyanet (91.8% White).

Princeton's Black Population

84 residents of Princeton, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Princeton is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Princeton ranks 540th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.4%. Black residents' share of Princeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Princeton is more Black than neighboring Dover (0% Black), Tiskilwa (0% Black), Malden (0.7% Black), Wyanet (0% Black), and Bureau Junction (0% Black).

Princeton's Asian Population

102 residents of Princeton, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Princeton is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Princeton ranks 321st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. Asian residents' share of Princeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Princeton is more Asian than neighboring Dover (0% Asian), Malden (0% Asian), Wyanet (1.2% Asian), and Bureau Junction (0% Asian). Princeton is less Asian than neighboring Tiskilwa (3.5% Asian).

Princeton's Hispanic Population

419 residents of Princeton, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Princeton is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Princeton ranks 527th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Princeton's population has increased from 4.7% to 5.3%.

Princeton is more Hispanic than neighboring Dover (3% Hispanic), Tiskilwa (5.2% Hispanic), and Wyanet (2.6% Hispanic). Princeton is less Hispanic than neighboring Malden (12.6% Hispanic), and Bureau Junction (16.3% Hispanic).

Princeton's Native American/Other Population

56 residents of Princeton, or 0.7% 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 Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Princeton ranks 789th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Princeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Princeton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dover (0% Native American/Other), Tiskilwa (0% Native American/Other), Malden (0% Native American/Other), Wyanet (0% Native American/Other), and Bureau Junction (0% Native American/Other).

Princeton's Multiracial Population

418 residents of Princeton, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Princeton is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Princeton ranks 1045th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 98.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Princeton's population has increased from 2.7% to 5.2%.

Princeton is more Multiracial than neighboring Dover (4.5% Multiracial), Tiskilwa (3.1% Multiracial), Malden (3.5% Multiracial), Wyanet (4.3% Multiracial), and Bureau Junction (4.5% 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.