Princeton, KY Demographics

A map of Princeton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,134	5,176	82.3%	82.6%
Black	728	595	11.7%	9.5%
Multiracial	261	302	4.2%	4.8%
Hispanic	78	127	1.2%	2.0%
Native American/Other	40	29	0.6%	0.5%
Asian	0	41	0.0%	0.7%

Princeton, Kentucky has an estimated population of 6,241, a less than 1% change from the 6,270 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.3% White, 11.7% Black, 4.2% Multiracial, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Kentucky 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 30.7% in 2020 and 30.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Princeton is ranked the 76th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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 74th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Princeton's White Population

5,134 residents of Princeton, or 82.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Princeton is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Princeton ranks 444th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Princeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 82.3%.

Princeton is more White than neighboring Eddyville (77% White), and Cerulean (62.7% White). Princeton is less White than neighboring Fredonia (97.9% White), Dawson Springs (87.4% White), and Kuttawa (89.8% White).

Princeton's Black Population

728 residents of Princeton, or 11.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Princeton is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Princeton ranks 71st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Black population has grown by an estimated 22.4%. Black residents' share of Princeton's population has increased from 9.5% to 11.7%.

Princeton is more Black than neighboring Fredonia (1.7% Black), Dawson Springs (6.9% Black), and Kuttawa (7% Black). Princeton is less Black than neighboring Eddyville (15.4% Black), and Cerulean (33.8% 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 Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Princeton ranks 209th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 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 0.7% to 0.0%.

Princeton is less Asian than neighboring Eddyville (0.4% Asian).

Princeton's Hispanic Population

78 residents of Princeton, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Princeton is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Princeton ranks 310th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 38.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.2%.

Princeton is more Hispanic than neighboring Fredonia (0% Hispanic), Cerulean (0% Hispanic), and Kuttawa (0% Hispanic). Princeton is less Hispanic than neighboring Eddyville (4.1% Hispanic), and Dawson Springs (2.9% Hispanic).

Princeton's Native American/Other Population

40 residents of Princeton, or 0.6% 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 Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Princeton ranks 266th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 37.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Princeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Princeton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Eddyville (0.2% Native American/Other), Fredonia (0% Native American/Other), Dawson Springs (0.2% Native American/Other), Cerulean (0% Native American/Other), and Kuttawa (0% Native American/Other).

Princeton's Multiracial Population

261 residents of Princeton, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Princeton is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Princeton ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 4.8% to 4.2%.

Princeton is more Multiracial than neighboring Eddyville (3% Multiracial), Fredonia (0.4% Multiracial), Dawson Springs (2.6% Multiracial), Cerulean (3.4% Multiracial), and Kuttawa (3.2% 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.