Princeton, WV Demographics

A map of Princeton's Population by Race

Princeton, West Virginia had a population of 5,872 in 2020. It was 84.5% White, 6.6% Black, 0.9% Asian, 2.2% Hispanic, 0.8% 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 439 places in West Virginia, Princeton is the 27th 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

4,964 residents of Princeton identify as White, or 84.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Princeton roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Princeton is ranked #388 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is less White than neighboring Athens (84.8% White), Lashmeet (93.6% White), Rocky Gap (89.7% White), Oakvale (92.5% White), and Matoaka (98.3% White).

Princeton's Black Population

390 residents of Princeton identify as Black, or 6.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Princeton roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Princeton is ranked #50 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more Black than neighboring Lashmeet (0.2% Black), Rocky Gap (1.1% Black), Oakvale (1.5% Black), and Matoaka (0% Black). Princeton is less Black than neighboring Athens (7.8% Black).

Princeton's Asian Population

50 residents of Princeton identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Princeton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Princeton is ranked #54 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more Asian than neighboring Lashmeet (0% Asian), Rocky Gap (0% Asian), Oakvale (0.8% Asian), and Matoaka (0% Asian). Princeton is less Asian than neighboring Athens (1.8% Asian).

Princeton's Hispanic Population

132 residents of Princeton identify as Hispanic, or 2.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Princeton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Princeton is ranked #71 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more Hispanic than neighboring Athens (1.4% Hispanic), Lashmeet (0.5% Hispanic), and Matoaka (0% Hispanic). Princeton is less Hispanic than neighboring Rocky Gap (5.7% Hispanic), and Oakvale (2.3% Hispanic).

Princeton's Native American/Other Population

45 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 West Virginia (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Princeton is ranked #65 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Athens (0.7% Native American/Other), Lashmeet (0% Native American/Other), Rocky Gap (0% Native American/Other), Oakvale (0% Native American/Other), and Matoaka (0% Native American/Other).

Princeton's Multiracial Population

291 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 West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Princeton is ranked #104 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Princeton is more Multiracial than neighboring Athens (3.5% Multiracial), Rocky Gap (3.4% Multiracial), Oakvale (3% Multiracial), and Matoaka (1.7% Multiracial). Princeton is less Multiracial than neighboring Lashmeet (5.6% Multiracial).

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