Princeton, KY

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    2024 Population
    6,241
    US Senator
    Mitch McConnell
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Rand Paul
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.5
    1.7% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    15.8%
    14.7% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $47,411
    8.61% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $96,600
    7.69% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    2,398
    0.167% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Princeton, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.8% of the residents in Princeton, KY are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Princeton, KY was $96,600, and the homeownership rate was 52.8%.

    Most people in Princeton, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21 minutes. The average car ownership in Princeton, KY was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Princeton, KY is home to a population of 6.24k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.529% of Princeton, KY residents were born outside of the country (33 people).

    In 2024, there were 7.05 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.13k people) in Princeton, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 728 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 247 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.8% of Princeton, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Princeton, KY was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

    The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Princeton, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Princeton, KY
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      5.13k ± 149
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      728 ± 130
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      247 ± 129
    1.25%
    Hispanic Population
    78 people

    In 2024, there were 7.05 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.13k people) in Princeton, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 728 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 247 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    1.25% of the people in Princeton, KY are hispanic (78 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Princeton, KY as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      34,417 ± 4,537 people
    2. Cuba
      21,613 ± 3,601 people
    3. India
      11,987 ± 2,684 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 34,417 Kentucky residents, followed by Cuba with 21,613 and India with 11,987.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.529%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    33 people
    2.15%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    134 people

    As of 2024, 0.529% of Princeton, KY residents (33 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Princeton, KY was 2.15%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      105 ± 83
    2. Vietnam
      85 ± 69
    3. Korea
      10 ± 25

    Princeton, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.24 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Princeton, KY.

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    Health

    95.7% of the population of Princeton, KY has health coverage, with 47.7% on employee plans, 23.3% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 9.49% on non-group plans, and 1.1% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Kentucky see 1,601 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,601 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1502 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 320 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 35.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    4.31%
    Uninsured
    47.7%
    Employer Coverage
    23.3%
    Medicaid
    14.1%
    Medicare
    9.49%
    Non-Group
    1.1%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Princeton, KY declined by 16.1% from 5.14% to 4.31%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Princeton, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Princeton, KY employs 2.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Princeton, KY were Manufacturing (495 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (382 people), and Retail Trade (348 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,423), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,227), and Public Administration ($54,155).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.4k
    2024 Value
    ± 404
    0.167%
    1 Year growth
    ± 24%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Princeton, KY grew at a rate of 0.167%, from 2.39k employees to 2.4k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Princeton, KY, are Production Occupations (401 people), Sales & Related Occupations (259 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (236 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Princeton, KY.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.4k
    2024 Value
    ± 404
    0.167%
    1 Year growth
    ± 24%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Princeton, KY grew at a rate of 0.167%, from 2.39k employees to 2.4k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Princeton, KY, are Manufacturing (495 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (382 people), and Retail Trade (348 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Princeton, KY, though some of these residents may live in Princeton, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $46,934
    Median earning men ± $7,614
    $33,986
    Median earning women ± $3,920

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($77,882), Public Administration ($54,155), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($52,917).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,227), Manufacturing ($43,872), and Wholesale Trade ($41,864).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.51%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.98M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.51% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 64.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.808%).

    Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (64.5%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (33.9%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.808%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 64.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.808%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kentucky for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Kentucky

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    Mitch McConnell
    Senator from Kentucky2
    Assumed office on January 3, 1985
    Rand Paul
    Senator from Kentucky3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011

    Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Princeton, KY was $96,600 in 2024, which is 0.29 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $89,700 to $96,600, a 7.69% increase. The homeownership rate in Princeton, KY is 52.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Princeton, KY have an average commute time of 21 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Princeton, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $96,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$14,605
    $1,250
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$244

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Princeton, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Princeton, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    52.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    66.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 52.8% of the housing units in Princeton, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 56.9%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Princeton, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $47,411
    Median Household Income
    ± $13,154
    2.37k
    Number of Households
    ± 383

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.37k households in Princeton, KY declined from $47,411 from the previous year's value of $51,875.

    The following chart displays the households in Princeton, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Princeton, KY is from Kentucky.
    0.446
    2024 Wage GINI in Kentucky
    0.449
    2023 Wage GINI in Kentucky

    In 2024, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.446 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.585% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (71.2%)
    2. Carpooled (21.6%)
    3. Worked At Home (5.2%)

    In 2024, 71.2% of workers in Princeton, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (21.6%) and those who worked at home (5.2%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    21 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Princeton, KY have a shorter commute time (21 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Princeton, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Princeton, KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Princeton, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Princeton, KY have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    15.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Princeton, KY (958 out of 6.08k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Princeton, KY is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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