Princeton, SC Demographics

A map of Princeton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	19	41	100.0%	83.7%
Black	0	4	0.0%	8.2%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	4.1%
Multiracial	0	2	0.0%	4.1%

Princeton, South Carolina has an estimated population of 19, a dramatic decrease from the 49 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 South 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 29.0% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Princeton is ranked the 471st most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 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 473rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Princeton's White Population

19 residents of Princeton, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Princeton is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Princeton ranks 75th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's White population has declined by an estimated 53.7%. White residents' share of Princeton's population has increased from 83.7% to 100.0%.

Princeton is more White than neighboring Honea Path (78.7% White), Ware Shoals (58.3% White), Donalds (72.4% White), Ware Place (85.5% White), and Due West (65.9% 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 significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Princeton ranks 383rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 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 8.2% to 0.0%.

Princeton is less Black than neighboring Honea Path (13.3% Black), Ware Shoals (20.3% Black), Donalds (24.2% Black), Ware Place (14.5% Black), and Due West (23% Black).

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 comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Princeton ranks 359th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 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 Due West (0.5% 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 lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Princeton ranks 468th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

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

Princeton is less Hispanic than neighboring Honea Path (0.9% Hispanic), Ware Shoals (17.2% Hispanic), Donalds (1.7% Hispanic), and Due West (7.6% 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 South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Princeton ranks 7th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 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 4.1% to 0.0%.

Princeton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Honea Path (3.3% Native American/Other), Donalds (1.7% Native American/Other), and Due West (0.2% 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 South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Princeton ranks 161st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 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 4.1% to 0.0%.

Princeton is less Multiracial than neighboring Honea Path (3.8% Multiracial), Ware Shoals (4.1% Multiracial), and Due West (2.8% 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.