Princeton Meadows, NJ Demographics

A map of Princeton Meadows's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	9,551	8,648	61.4%	58.5%
White	3,573	3,384	23.0%	22.9%
Black	1,227	1,225	7.9%	8.3%
Hispanic	845	1,040	5.4%	7.0%
Multiracial	365	362	2.3%	2.4%
Native American/Other	0	117	0.0%	0.8%

Princeton Meadows, New Jersey has an estimated population of 15,561, an increase from the 14,776 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.4% Asian, 23.0% White, 7.9% Black, 5.4% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Princeton Meadows, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Princeton Meadows has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Princeton Meadows, that probability was 59.3% in 2020 and 56.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Princeton Meadows is ranked the 74th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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 Meadows was ranked the 84th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Princeton Meadows's White Population

3,573 residents of Princeton Meadows, or 23.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Princeton Meadows is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Princeton Meadows ranks 664th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton Meadows's White population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Princeton Meadows's population has remained roughly unchanged at 23.0%.

Princeton Meadows is more White than neighboring Heathcote (21.3% White). Princeton Meadows is less White than neighboring Plainsboro Center (40.7% White), Monmouth Junction (26.9% White), Cranbury (52.2% White), and Princeton Junction (55% White).

Princeton Meadows's Black Population

1,227 residents of Princeton Meadows, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Princeton Meadows is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Princeton Meadows ranks 154th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton Meadows's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Princeton Meadows's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.9%.

Princeton Meadows is more Black than neighboring Plainsboro Center (6.4% Black), Monmouth Junction (4.7% Black), Heathcote (5.8% Black), and Princeton Junction (1.8% Black). Princeton Meadows is less Black than neighboring Cranbury (10.8% Black).

Princeton Meadows's Asian Population

9,551 residents of Princeton Meadows, or 61.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Princeton Meadows is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Princeton Meadows ranks 5th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton Meadows's Asian population has grown by an estimated 10.4%. Asian residents' share of Princeton Meadows's population has increased from 58.5% to 61.4%.

Princeton Meadows is more Asian than neighboring Plainsboro Center (44.9% Asian), Monmouth Junction (59.9% Asian), Cranbury (30.8% Asian), and Princeton Junction (29.8% Asian). Princeton Meadows is less Asian than neighboring Heathcote (62.2% Asian).

Princeton Meadows's Hispanic Population

845 residents of Princeton Meadows, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Princeton Meadows is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Princeton Meadows ranks 459th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton Meadows's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Princeton Meadows's population has decreased from 7.0% to 5.4%.

Princeton Meadows is more Hispanic than neighboring Plainsboro Center (3.6% Hispanic), Monmouth Junction (4.8% Hispanic), Cranbury (1.3% Hispanic), and Princeton Junction (2.6% Hispanic). Princeton Meadows is less Hispanic than neighboring Heathcote (6.8% Hispanic).

Princeton Meadows's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Princeton Meadows, 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 Meadows is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Princeton Meadows ranks 196th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

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

Princeton Meadows is less Native American/Other than neighboring Plainsboro Center (0.4% Native American/Other), Monmouth Junction (0.7% Native American/Other), Cranbury (0.5% Native American/Other), and Heathcote (3.5% Native American/Other).

Princeton Meadows's Multiracial Population

365 residents of Princeton Meadows, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Princeton Meadows is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Princeton Meadows ranks 516th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton Meadows's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Princeton Meadows's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Princeton Meadows is more Multiracial than neighboring Heathcote (0.5% Multiracial). Princeton Meadows is less Multiracial than neighboring Plainsboro Center (4% Multiracial), Monmouth Junction (3% Multiracial), Cranbury (4.4% Multiracial), and Princeton Junction (10.8% 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.