Princeton, NC Demographics

A map of Princeton's Population by Race

Princeton, North Carolina had a population of 1,315 in 2020. It was 63.1% White, 24.3% Black, 0.6% Asian, 7.7% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.5% 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 776 places in North Carolina, Princeton is the 396th 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

830 residents of Princeton identify as White, or 63.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Princeton roughly similar to the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Princeton is ranked #460 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more White than neighboring Pine Level (59.5% White), Kenly (47.2% White), Selma (22.2% White), and Mar-Mac (48.6% White). Princeton is less White than neighboring Micro (69.2% White).

Princeton's Black Population

319 residents of Princeton identify as Black, or 24.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Princeton roughly similar to the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Princeton is ranked #230 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more Black than neighboring Pine Level (12.1% Black), and Micro (10.7% Black). Princeton is less Black than neighboring Kenly (33.7% Black), Selma (36% Black), and Mar-Mac (27.7% Black).

Princeton's Asian Population

8 residents of Princeton identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Princeton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Princeton is ranked #382 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more Asian than neighboring Pine Level (0.2% Asian), Micro (0.2% Asian), and Selma (0.5% Asian). Princeton is less Asian than neighboring Mar-Mac (1.1% Asian).

Princeton's Hispanic Population

101 residents of Princeton identify as Hispanic, or 7.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Princeton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Princeton is ranked #293 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is less Hispanic than neighboring Pine Level (23.9% Hispanic), Micro (10.5% Hispanic), Kenly (13.7% Hispanic), Selma (37.7% Hispanic), and Mar-Mac (16.5% Hispanic).

Princeton's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Princeton 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 roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Princeton is ranked #321 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pine Level (0.3% Native American/Other), Kenly (0.4% Native American/Other), and Selma (0.4% Native American/Other). Princeton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Micro (2.4% Native American/Other), and Mar-Mac (1% Native American/Other).

Princeton's Multiracial Population

46 residents of Princeton identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Princeton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Princeton is ranked #420 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more Multiracial than neighboring Selma (3.3% Multiracial). Princeton is less Multiracial than neighboring Pine Level (4% Multiracial), Micro (7% Multiracial), Kenly (4.4% Multiracial), and Mar-Mac (5.1% Multiracial).

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