Princeton, KS Demographics

A map of Princeton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	193	228	81.8%	91.9%
Hispanic	34	13	14.4%	5.2%
Multiracial	9	2	3.8%	0.8%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.8%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.8%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.4%

Princeton, Kansas has an estimated population of 236, a decrease from the 248 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.8% White, 14.4% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kansas 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 15.2% in 2020 and 30.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Princeton is ranked the 400th most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 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 378th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Princeton's White Population

193 residents of Princeton, or 81.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Princeton is higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Princeton ranks 188th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's White population has declined by an estimated 15.4%. White residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 91.9% to 81.8%.

Princeton is more White than neighboring Richmond (75.7% White). Princeton is less White than neighboring Ottawa (87.1% White), Rantoul (83.8% White), Greeley (97.5% White), and Lane (96% 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 lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Princeton ranks 226th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 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 0.8% to 0.0%.

Princeton is less Black than neighboring Richmond (0.8% Black), and Ottawa (1.7% 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 slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Princeton ranks 130th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Princeton is less Asian than neighboring Ottawa (0.9% Asian), and Lane (0.9% Asian).

Princeton's Hispanic Population

34 residents of Princeton, or 14.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Princeton is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Princeton ranks 271st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 161.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Princeton's population has increased from 5.2% to 14.4%.

Princeton is more Hispanic than neighboring Richmond (0% Hispanic), Ottawa (5.4% Hispanic), Rantoul (9.2% Hispanic), Greeley (0% Hispanic), and Lane (0.9% 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 Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Princeton ranks 467th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 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 remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Princeton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ottawa (0.9% Native American/Other), and Lane (0.4% Native American/Other).

Princeton's Multiracial Population

9 residents of Princeton, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Princeton is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Princeton ranks 692nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 350.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Princeton's population has increased from 0.8% to 3.8%.

Princeton is more Multiracial than neighboring Greeley (2.5% Multiracial), and Lane (1.8% Multiracial). Princeton is less Multiracial than neighboring Richmond (23.5% Multiracial), Ottawa (4.1% Multiracial), and Rantoul (6.9% 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.