Princeton, MN Demographics

A map of Princeton's Population by Race

Princeton, Minnesota has an estimated population of 5,274, an increase from the 4,819 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.9% White, 1.7% Hispanic, 1.4% Multiracial, 1.0% Native American/Other, 0.8% Asian, and 0.3% Black. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota 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 18.9% in 2020 and 9.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Princeton is ranked the 144th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 155th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Princeton's White Population

5,004 residents of Princeton, or 94.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Princeton is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Princeton ranks 481st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's White population has grown by an estimated 15.5%. White residents' share of Princeton's population has increased from 89.9% to 94.9%.

Princeton is more White than neighboring Zimmerman (85% White), Milaca (88.9% White), and Foreston (93.5% White). Princeton is less White than neighboring Pease (97.7% White), and Bock (100% White).

Princeton's Black Population

14 residents of Princeton, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Princeton is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Princeton ranks 408th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Black population has declined by an estimated 44.0%. Black residents' share of Princeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Princeton is more Black than neighboring Zimmerman (0% Black), Pease (0% Black), Foreston (0% Black), and Bock (0% Black). Princeton is less Black than neighboring Milaca (0.6% Black).

Princeton's Asian Population

42 residents of Princeton, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Princeton is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Princeton ranks 429th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Princeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Princeton is more Asian than neighboring Pease (0% Asian), and Bock (0% Asian). Princeton is less Asian than neighboring Zimmerman (3.2% Asian), and Milaca (1.2% Asian).

Princeton's Hispanic Population

89 residents of Princeton, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Princeton is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Princeton ranks 481st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 30.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.7%.

Princeton is more Hispanic than neighboring Pease (1.4% Hispanic), and Bock (0% Hispanic). Princeton is less Hispanic than neighboring Zimmerman (3.8% Hispanic), Milaca (4.1% Hispanic), and Foreston (2.9% Hispanic).

Princeton's Native American/Other Population

53 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 Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Princeton ranks 207th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 31.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 1.6% to 1.0%.

Princeton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Zimmerman (0% Native American/Other), Pease (0.9% Native American/Other), Foreston (0.4% Native American/Other), and Bock (0% Native American/Other). Princeton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Milaca (1.1% Native American/Other).

Princeton's Multiracial Population

72 residents of Princeton, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Princeton is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Princeton ranks 194th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 69.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 4.9% to 1.4%.

Princeton is more Multiracial than neighboring Pease (0% Multiracial), and Bock (0% Multiracial). Princeton is less Multiracial than neighboring Zimmerman (8% Multiracial), Milaca (4% Multiracial), and Foreston (2.4% 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.