Princeton, NC Demographics

A map of Princeton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	913	830	55.1%	63.1%
Hispanic	474	101	28.6%	7.7%
Black	206	319	12.4%	24.3%
Multiracial	59	46	3.6%	3.5%
Asian	6	8	0.4%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	11	0.0%	0.8%

Princeton, North Carolina has an estimated population of 1,658, a large increase from the 1,315 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.1% White, 28.6% Hispanic, 12.4% Black, 3.6% Multiracial, 0.4% 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 more diverse than North Carolina 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 53.5% in 2020 and 59.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Princeton is ranked the 370th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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 396th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Princeton's White Population

913 residents of Princeton, or 55.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Princeton is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Princeton ranks 460th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's White population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. White residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 63.1% to 55.1%.

Princeton is more White than neighboring Selma (25.8% White), and Mar-Mac (43% White). Princeton is less White than neighboring Pine Level (70.1% White), Micro (58.6% White), and Kenly (58.7% White).

Princeton's Black Population

206 residents of Princeton, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Princeton is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Princeton ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Black population has declined by an estimated 35.4%. Black residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 24.3% to 12.4%.

Princeton is more Black than neighboring Pine Level (6.1% Black). Princeton is less Black than neighboring Micro (13.8% Black), Kenly (26.2% Black), Selma (45.3% Black), and Mar-Mac (15.8% Black).

Princeton's Asian Population

6 residents of Princeton, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Princeton is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Princeton ranks 397th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Asian residents' share of Princeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Princeton is more Asian than neighboring Pine Level (0% Asian), Micro (0% Asian), and Kenly (0% Asian). Princeton is less Asian than neighboring Selma (0.6% Asian), and Mar-Mac (1% Asian).

Princeton's Hispanic Population

474 residents of Princeton, or 28.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Princeton is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Princeton ranks 296th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 369.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Princeton's population has increased from 7.7% to 28.6%.

Princeton is more Hispanic than neighboring Pine Level (13.6% Hispanic), Micro (24.1% Hispanic), Kenly (14% Hispanic), and Selma (23.3% Hispanic). Princeton is less Hispanic than neighboring Mar-Mac (38.5% 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 North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Princeton ranks 330th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 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 decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Princeton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Micro (0.9% Native American/Other), and Selma (2.6% Native American/Other).

Princeton's Multiracial Population

59 residents of Princeton, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Princeton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Princeton ranks 435th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 28.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Princeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Princeton is more Multiracial than neighboring Micro (2.6% Multiracial), Kenly (1.1% Multiracial), Selma (2.4% Multiracial), and Mar-Mac (1.6% Multiracial). Princeton is less Multiracial than neighboring Pine Level (10.2% 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.