Princeton, TX Demographics

A map of Princeton's Population by Race

Princeton, Texas had a population of 17,027 in 2020. It was 44.7% White, 14.9% Black, 3.5% Asian, 31.0% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.9% 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 1,860 places in Texas, Princeton is the 176th 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

7,605 residents of Princeton identify as White, or 44.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Princeton roughly similar to the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Princeton is ranked #1118 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is less White than neighboring Lowry Crossing (75.2% White), New Hope (76.9% White), Lucas (75.7% White), Fairview (73.1% White), and Melissa (64.2% White).

Princeton's Black Population

2,535 residents of Princeton identify as Black, or 14.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Princeton roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Princeton is ranked #223 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more Black than neighboring Lowry Crossing (0.9% Black), New Hope (0% Black), Lucas (2.3% Black), Fairview (6.5% Black), and Melissa (11.2% Black).

Princeton's Asian Population

598 residents of Princeton identify as Asian, or 3.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Princeton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Princeton is ranked #150 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more Asian than neighboring Lowry Crossing (0.7% Asian), New Hope (0.3% Asian), and Melissa (3.4% Asian). Princeton is less Asian than neighboring Lucas (6.2% Asian), and Fairview (7.9% Asian).

Princeton's Hispanic Population

5,285 residents of Princeton identify as Hispanic, or 31.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Princeton slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Princeton is ranked #902 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more Hispanic than neighboring Lowry Crossing (18.8% Hispanic), New Hope (13.8% Hispanic), Lucas (9.6% Hispanic), Fairview (7.2% Hispanic), and Melissa (14.4% Hispanic).

Princeton's Native American/Other Population

177 residents of Princeton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Princeton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Princeton is ranked #397 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lowry Crossing (0.3% Native American/Other), and Fairview (0.9% Native American/Other). Princeton is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Hope (1.2% Native American/Other), and Melissa (1.4% Native American/Other).

Princeton's Multiracial Population

827 residents of Princeton identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Princeton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Princeton is ranked #273 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more Multiracial than neighboring Lowry Crossing (4.2% Multiracial), and Fairview (4.4% Multiracial). Princeton is less Multiracial than neighboring New Hope (7.9% Multiracial), Lucas (5.3% Multiracial), and Melissa (5.5% Multiracial).

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