Princeton, KY Demographics

A map of Princeton's Population by Race

Princeton, Kentucky had a population of 6,270 in 2020. It was 82.6% White, 9.5% Black, 0.7% Asian, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.8% 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 555 places in Kentucky, Princeton is the 74th 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

5,176 residents of Princeton identify as White, or 82.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Princeton roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Princeton is ranked #444 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more White than neighboring Eddyville (81.4% White), and Cerulean (64% White). Princeton is less White than neighboring Fredonia (91.9% White), Dawson Springs (93.2% White), and Kuttawa (91.3% White).

Princeton's Black Population

595 residents of Princeton identify as Black, or 9.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Princeton roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Princeton is ranked #71 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more Black than neighboring Fredonia (4.3% Black), Dawson Springs (0.7% Black), and Kuttawa (2.4% Black). Princeton is less Black than neighboring Eddyville (13.2% Black), and Cerulean (28.7% Black).

Princeton's Asian Population

41 residents of Princeton identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Princeton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Princeton is ranked #195 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more Asian than neighboring Eddyville (0.5% Asian), Fredonia (0% Asian), Dawson Springs (0.1% Asian), and Cerulean (0% Asian). Princeton is less Asian than neighboring Kuttawa (1.1% Asian).

Princeton's Hispanic Population

127 residents of Princeton identify as Hispanic, or 2.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Princeton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Princeton is ranked #309 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more Hispanic than neighboring Fredonia (1.6% Hispanic), Dawson Springs (1.8% Hispanic), and Cerulean (1% Hispanic). Princeton is less Hispanic than neighboring Eddyville (2.3% Hispanic), and Kuttawa (2.1% Hispanic).

Princeton's Native American/Other Population

29 residents of Princeton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Princeton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Princeton is ranked #219 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dawson Springs (0.4% Native American/Other), and Kuttawa (0.2% Native American/Other). Princeton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eddyville (0.7% Native American/Other), and Cerulean (0.7% Native American/Other).

Princeton's Multiracial Population

302 residents of Princeton identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Princeton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Princeton is ranked #136 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more Multiracial than neighboring Eddyville (1.9% Multiracial), Fredonia (1.6% Multiracial), Dawson Springs (3.9% Multiracial), and Kuttawa (3% Multiracial). Princeton is less Multiracial than neighboring Cerulean (5.6% Multiracial).

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