Princeton, WI Demographics

A map of Princeton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,110	1,168	95.2%	92.2%
Multiracial	22	44	1.9%	3.5%
Native American/Other	18	4	1.5%	0.3%
Hispanic	12	33	1.0%	2.6%
Black	4	12	0.3%	0.9%
Asian	0	6	0.0%	0.5%

Princeton, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 1,166, a decrease from the 1,267 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.2% White, 1.9% Multiracial, 1.5% Native American/Other, 1.0% Hispanic, 0.3% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 Wisconsin 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 14.8% in 2020 and 9.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Princeton is ranked the 368th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 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 352nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Princeton's White Population

1,110 residents of Princeton, or 95.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Princeton is significantly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Princeton ranks 328th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's White population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. White residents' share of Princeton's population has increased from 92.2% to 95.2%.

Princeton is more White than neighboring Green Lake (92.8% White), and Lohrville (79% White). Princeton is less White than neighboring Marquette (97% White), Neshkoro (95.7% White), and Kingston (98.9% White).

Princeton's Black Population

4 residents of Princeton, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Princeton is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Princeton ranks 214th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Black population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Black residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Princeton is more Black than neighboring Marquette (0% Black), Neshkoro (0.2% Black), and Kingston (0% Black). Princeton is less Black than neighboring Green Lake (3.3% Black), and Lohrville (2.8% 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 slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Princeton ranks 399th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Princeton is less Asian than neighboring Green Lake (0.2% Asian).

Princeton's Hispanic Population

12 residents of Princeton, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Princeton is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Princeton ranks 471st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 63.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.0%.

Princeton is more Hispanic than neighboring Kingston (0% Hispanic). Princeton is less Hispanic than neighboring Marquette (1.7% Hispanic), Neshkoro (3.2% Hispanic), Green Lake (2.1% Hispanic), and Lohrville (11.8% Hispanic).

Princeton's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Princeton, or 1.5% 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 Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Princeton ranks 605th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 350.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Princeton's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.5%.

Princeton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Marquette (0% Native American/Other), Neshkoro (0% Native American/Other), Kingston (0% Native American/Other), Green Lake (0.3% Native American/Other), and Lohrville (1.1% Native American/Other).

Princeton's Multiracial Population

22 residents of Princeton, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Princeton is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Princeton ranks 309th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princeton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Princeton's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.9%.

Princeton is more Multiracial than neighboring Marquette (1.3% Multiracial), Neshkoro (0.9% Multiracial), Kingston (1.1% Multiracial), and Green Lake (1.3% Multiracial). Princeton is less Multiracial than neighboring Lohrville (5.3% 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.