Princeton, IN Demographics

A map of Princeton's Population by Race

Princeton, Indiana has an estimated population of 8,372, a less than 1% change from the 8,301 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.2% White, 7.1% Hispanic, 5.9% Multiracial, 4.9% Black, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.9% 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 considerably less diverse than Indiana 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 27.2% in 2020 and 34.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Princeton is ranked the 92nd most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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 93rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Princeton's White Population

6,718 residents of Princeton, or 80.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Princeton is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Princeton ranks 571st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's White population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. White residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 84.9% to 80.2%.

Princeton is less White than neighboring Patoka (84.9% White), Fort Branch (85.2% White), Francisco (95.2% White), Hazleton (98.5% White), and Owensville (97% White).

Princeton's Black Population

412 residents of Princeton, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Princeton is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Princeton ranks 58th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.8%. Black residents' share of Princeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Princeton is more Black than neighboring Patoka (2.8% Black), Fort Branch (0% Black), Francisco (3.5% Black), Hazleton (0% Black), and Owensville (0.4% Black).

Princeton's Asian Population

77 residents of Princeton, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Princeton is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Princeton ranks 96th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 23.0%. Asian residents' share of Princeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Princeton is more Asian than neighboring Patoka (0.1% Asian), Fort Branch (0% Asian), Francisco (0% Asian), Hazleton (0% Asian), and Owensville (0% Asian).

Princeton's Hispanic Population

595 residents of Princeton, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Princeton is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Princeton ranks 287th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 114.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Princeton's population has increased from 3.3% to 7.1%.

Princeton is more Hispanic than neighboring Patoka (2.4% Hispanic), Fort Branch (0% Hispanic), Francisco (0% Hispanic), Hazleton (0% Hispanic), and Owensville (0% Hispanic).

Princeton's Native American/Other Population

80 residents of Princeton, or 1.0% 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 Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Princeton ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Princeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Princeton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Francisco (0% Native American/Other), Hazleton (0% Native American/Other), and Owensville (0% Native American/Other). Princeton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Patoka (4.3% Native American/Other), and Fort Branch (3.7% Native American/Other).

Princeton's Multiracial Population

490 residents of Princeton, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Princeton is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Princeton ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Princeton's population has increased from 5.0% to 5.9%.

Princeton is more Multiracial than neighboring Patoka (5.3% Multiracial), Francisco (1.3% Multiracial), Hazleton (1.5% Multiracial), and Owensville (2.6% Multiracial). Princeton is less Multiracial than neighboring Fort Branch (11.1% 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.