Princeton Junction, NJ Demographics

A map of Princeton Junction's Population by Race

Princeton Junction, New Jersey had a population of 2,475 in 2020. It was 58.6% White, 1.9% Black, 28.0% Asian, 6.2% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Princeton Junction, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Princeton Junction is the 420th 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 Junction's White Population

1,451 residents of Princeton Junction identify as White, or 58.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Princeton Junction slightly larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Princeton Junction is ranked #509 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Princeton Junction is more White than neighboring Plainsboro Center (35% White), Princeton (56.9% White), Princeton Meadows (22.9% White), Kingston (55.3% White), and Heathcote (32.4% White).

Princeton Junction's Black Population

47 residents of Princeton Junction identify as Black, or 1.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Princeton Junction slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Princeton Junction is ranked #452 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Princeton Junction is less Black than neighboring Plainsboro Center (3% Black), Princeton (5.7% Black), Princeton Meadows (8.3% Black), Kingston (6.7% Black), and Heathcote (8.1% Black).

Princeton Junction's Asian Population

693 residents of Princeton Junction identify as Asian, or 28.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Princeton Junction larger than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Princeton Junction is ranked #42 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Princeton Junction is more Asian than neighboring Princeton (21.9% Asian), and Kingston (20.4% Asian). Princeton Junction is less Asian than neighboring Plainsboro Center (51.5% Asian), Princeton Meadows (58.5% Asian), and Heathcote (50.9% Asian).

Princeton Junction's Hispanic Population

154 residents of Princeton Junction identify as Hispanic, or 6.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Princeton Junction less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Princeton Junction is ranked #512 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Princeton Junction is more Hispanic than neighboring Heathcote (5.8% Hispanic). Princeton Junction is less Hispanic than neighboring Plainsboro Center (6.9% Hispanic), Princeton (9.8% Hispanic), Princeton Meadows (7% Hispanic), and Kingston (13.1% Hispanic).

Princeton Junction's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Princeton Junction identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Princeton Junction roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Princeton Junction is ranked #164 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Princeton Junction is more Native American/Other than neighboring Princeton (0.7% Native American/Other), and Heathcote (0.4% Native American/Other). Princeton Junction is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kingston (1.1% Native American/Other).

Princeton Junction's Multiracial Population

111 residents of Princeton Junction identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Princeton Junction roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Princeton Junction is ranked #105 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Princeton Junction is more Multiracial than neighboring Plainsboro Center (2.7% Multiracial), Princeton Meadows (2.4% Multiracial), Kingston (3.4% Multiracial), and Heathcote (2.5% Multiracial). Princeton Junction is less Multiracial than neighboring Princeton (5% Multiracial).

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