Princeton, IL Demographics

A map of Princeton's Population by Race

Princeton, Illinois had a population of 7,832 in 2020. It was 89.8% White, 1.1% Black, 1.3% Asian, 4.7% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Princeton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Princeton is the 270th most populous. 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's White Population

7,034 residents of Princeton identify as White, or 89.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Princeton considerably larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Princeton is ranked #791 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more White than neighboring Bureau Junction (84.7% White). Princeton is less White than neighboring Dover (93.3% White), Tiskilwa (91.1% White), Malden (92.1% White), and Wyanet (90.7% White).

Princeton's Black Population

87 residents of Princeton identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Princeton less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Princeton is ranked #527 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more Black than neighboring Dover (0% Black), Tiskilwa (0.3% Black), Wyanet (0.2% Black), and Bureau Junction (0% Black). Princeton is less Black than neighboring Malden (1.9% Black).

Princeton's Asian Population

100 residents of Princeton identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Princeton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Princeton is ranked #310 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more Asian than neighboring Dover (0% Asian), Tiskilwa (0.4% Asian), Malden (0% Asian), Wyanet (0.1% Asian), and Bureau Junction (0.4% Asian).

Princeton's Hispanic Population

372 residents of Princeton identify as Hispanic, or 4.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Princeton less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Princeton is ranked #527 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more Hispanic than neighboring Tiskilwa (2.3% Hispanic), Malden (4.4% Hispanic), and Wyanet (3.7% Hispanic). Princeton is less Hispanic than neighboring Dover (5.2% Hispanic), and Bureau Junction (9.6% Hispanic).

Princeton's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Princeton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Princeton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Princeton is ranked #616 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dover (0% Native American/Other), Tiskilwa (0% Native American/Other), and Malden (0% Native American/Other). Princeton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wyanet (0.6% Native American/Other).

Princeton's Multiracial Population

211 residents of Princeton identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Princeton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Princeton is ranked #1026 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more Multiracial than neighboring Dover (1.5% Multiracial), and Malden (1.6% Multiracial). Princeton is less Multiracial than neighboring Tiskilwa (5.9% Multiracial), Wyanet (4.6% Multiracial), and Bureau Junction (5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.