Princeton, TX Demographics

A map of Princeton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,936	7,605	39.4%	44.7%
Black	6,796	2,535	26.9%	14.9%
Hispanic	6,502	5,285	25.8%	31.0%
Asian	1,423	598	5.6%	3.5%
Multiracial	373	827	1.5%	4.9%
Native American/Other	199	177	0.8%	1.0%

Princeton, Texas has an estimated population of 25,229, a dramatic increase from the 17,027 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 39.4% White, 26.9% Black, 25.8% Hispanic, 5.6% Asian, 1.5% Multiracial, and 0.8% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Texas 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 67.8% in 2020 and 70.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Princeton is ranked the 130th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 176th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Princeton's White Population

9,936 residents of Princeton, or 39.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Princeton is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Princeton ranks 1119th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's White population has grown by an estimated 30.7%. White residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 44.7% to 39.4%.

Princeton is less White than neighboring Lowry Crossing (75.6% White), New Hope (78.8% White), Lucas (75.8% White), Fairview (73.9% White), and Melissa (56.5% White).

Princeton's Black Population

6,796 residents of Princeton, or 26.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Princeton is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Princeton ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Black population has grown by an estimated 168.1%. Black residents' share of Princeton's population has increased from 14.9% to 26.9%.

Princeton is more Black than neighboring Lowry Crossing (0.3% Black), New Hope (0% Black), Lucas (4.6% Black), Fairview (10.3% Black), and Melissa (16.1% Black).

Princeton's Asian Population

1,423 residents of Princeton, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Princeton is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Princeton ranks 150th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 138.0%. Asian residents' share of Princeton's population has increased from 3.5% to 5.6%.

Princeton is more Asian than neighboring Lowry Crossing (1% Asian), New Hope (1% Asian), and Fairview (4% Asian). Princeton is less Asian than neighboring Lucas (6.5% Asian), and Melissa (8.9% Asian).

Princeton's Hispanic Population

6,502 residents of Princeton, or 25.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Princeton is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Princeton ranks 902nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 31.0% to 25.8%.

Princeton is more Hispanic than neighboring Lowry Crossing (16.9% Hispanic), New Hope (6.8% Hispanic), Lucas (10.3% Hispanic), Fairview (7.4% Hispanic), and Melissa (14.9% Hispanic).

Princeton's Native American/Other Population

199 residents of Princeton, or 0.8% 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Princeton ranks 405th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 12.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Princeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Princeton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lowry Crossing (0.3% Native American/Other), New Hope (0.6% Native American/Other), Lucas (0.1% Native American/Other), and Melissa (0% Native American/Other). Princeton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fairview (2.5% Native American/Other).

Princeton's Multiracial Population

373 residents of Princeton, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Princeton is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Princeton ranks 288th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 54.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 4.9% to 1.5%.

Princeton is less Multiracial than neighboring Lowry Crossing (6% Multiracial), New Hope (12.8% Multiracial), Lucas (2.6% Multiracial), Fairview (1.9% Multiracial), and Melissa (3.5% 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.