Princeton, MO Demographics

A map of Princeton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,117	897	82.6%	89.1%
Hispanic	146	80	10.8%	7.9%
Multiracial	65	23	4.8%	2.3%
Native American/Other	10	7	0.7%	0.7%
Asian	9	0	0.7%	0.0%
Black	5	0	0.4%	0.0%

Princeton, Missouri has an estimated population of 1,352, a dramatic increase from the 1,007 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.6% White, 10.8% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.4% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri 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 20.0% in 2020 and 30.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Princeton is ranked the 331st most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 360th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Princeton's White Population

1,117 residents of Princeton, or 82.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Princeton is higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Princeton ranks 596th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's White population has grown by an estimated 24.5%. White residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 89.1% to 82.6%.

Princeton is less White than neighboring Mercer (89.8% White), Ravanna (100% White), Spickard (98.8% White), Cainsville (91% White), and South Lineville (100% White).

Princeton's Black Population

5 residents of Princeton, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Princeton is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Princeton ranks 725th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 5. Black residents' share of Princeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Princeton is more Black than neighboring Mercer (0% Black), Ravanna (0% Black), Cainsville (0% Black), and South Lineville (0% Black).

Princeton's Asian Population

9 residents of Princeton, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Princeton is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Princeton ranks 615th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 9. Asian residents' share of Princeton's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.7%.

Princeton is more Asian than neighboring Ravanna (0% Asian), Spickard (0% Asian), Cainsville (0% Asian), and South Lineville (0% Asian). Princeton is less Asian than neighboring Mercer (3.4% Asian).

Princeton's Hispanic Population

146 residents of Princeton, or 10.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Princeton is higher than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Princeton ranks 81st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 82.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Princeton's population has increased from 7.9% to 10.8%.

Princeton is more Hispanic than neighboring Mercer (6.5% Hispanic), Ravanna (0% Hispanic), Spickard (0% Hispanic), Cainsville (2.8% Hispanic), and South Lineville (0% Hispanic).

Princeton's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Princeton, or 0.7% 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 Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Princeton ranks 489th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 42.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Princeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Princeton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mercer (0% Native American/Other), Ravanna (0% Native American/Other), Spickard (0% Native American/Other), Cainsville (0% Native American/Other), and South Lineville (0% Native American/Other).

Princeton's Multiracial Population

65 residents of Princeton, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Princeton is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Princeton ranks 944th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 182.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Princeton's population has increased from 2.3% to 4.8%.

Princeton is more Multiracial than neighboring Mercer (0.3% Multiracial), Ravanna (0% Multiracial), Spickard (0.8% Multiracial), and South Lineville (0% Multiracial). Princeton is less Multiracial than neighboring Cainsville (6.1% 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.