Princeton, NJ Demographics

A map of Princeton's Population by Race

Princeton, New Jersey had a population of 30,681 in 2020. It was 56.9% White, 5.7% Black, 21.9% Asian, 9.8% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 5.0% 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 701 places in New Jersey, Princeton is the 31st 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

17,446 residents of Princeton identify as White, or 56.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Princeton roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Princeton is ranked #520 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more White than neighboring Kingston (55.3% White). Princeton is less White than neighboring Rocky Hill (81.3% White), Blawenburg (70.4% White), Princeton Junction (58.6% White), and East Rocky Hill (59.6% White).

Princeton's Black Population

1,742 residents of Princeton identify as Black, or 5.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Princeton slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Princeton is ranked #210 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more Black than neighboring Rocky Hill (0.4% Black), Blawenburg (0.3% Black), and Princeton Junction (1.9% Black). Princeton is less Black than neighboring Kingston (6.7% Black), and East Rocky Hill (9.8% Black).

Princeton's Asian Population

6,732 residents of Princeton identify as Asian, or 21.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Princeton slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Princeton is ranked #63 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more Asian than neighboring Rocky Hill (4.8% Asian), Blawenburg (20.9% Asian), Kingston (20.4% Asian), and East Rocky Hill (7.9% Asian). Princeton is less Asian than neighboring Princeton Junction (28% Asian).

Princeton's Hispanic Population

3,014 residents of Princeton identify as Hispanic, or 9.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Princeton slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Princeton is ranked #332 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more Hispanic than neighboring Rocky Hill (9.4% Hispanic), Blawenburg (6.3% Hispanic), and Princeton Junction (6.2% Hispanic). Princeton is less Hispanic than neighboring Kingston (13.1% Hispanic), and East Rocky Hill (19.4% Hispanic).

Princeton's Native American/Other Population

221 residents of Princeton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Princeton 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 is ranked #229 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Rocky Hill (0.4% Native American/Other). Princeton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Princeton Junction (0.8% Native American/Other), and Kingston (1.1% Native American/Other).

Princeton's Multiracial Population

1,526 residents of Princeton identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Princeton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Princeton is ranked #66 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more Multiracial than neighboring Rocky Hill (3.4% Multiracial), Blawenburg (1.4% Multiracial), Princeton Junction (4.5% Multiracial), Kingston (3.4% Multiracial), and East Rocky Hill (2.8% Multiracial).

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