Princeton, NE Demographics

A map of Princeton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	99	40	100.0%	78.4%
Black	0	1	0.0%	2.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	7	0.0%	13.7%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	2.0%
Multiracial	0	2	0.0%	3.9%

Princeton, Nebraska has an estimated population of 99, a dramatic increase from the 51 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 Nebraska 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 36.4% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Princeton is ranked the 456th most populous place in Nebraska, out of 593 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 513th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Princeton's White Population

99 residents of Princeton, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Princeton is significantly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Princeton ranks 517th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's White population has grown by an estimated 147.5%. White residents' share of Princeton's population has increased from 78.4% to 100.0%.

Princeton is more White than neighboring Sprague (98.3% White), Cortland (80.1% White), Hickman (94% White), and Hallam (91.3% White).

Princeton's Black Population

0 residents of Princeton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Princeton is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Princeton ranks 29th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.

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 slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Princeton ranks 270th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Princeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Princeton is less Asian than neighboring Sprague (0.6% Asian).

Princeton's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Princeton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Princeton is considerably lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Princeton ranks 65th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 13.7% to 0.0%.

Princeton is less Hispanic than neighboring Sprague (0.6% Hispanic), Cortland (14.4% Hispanic), Hickman (3.9% Hispanic), and Hallam (8.4% 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 Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Princeton ranks 86th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 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 2.0% to 0.0%.

Princeton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cortland (1.1% Native American/Other).

Princeton's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Princeton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Princeton is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Princeton ranks 164th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 3.9% to 0.0%.

Princeton is less Multiracial than neighboring Sprague (0.6% Multiracial), Cortland (4.4% Multiracial), Hickman (2.1% Multiracial), and Hallam (0.3% 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.