Princeton, WV

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2023 Population

5,780

0.909% 1-year decline

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Justice

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

43.4

2.03% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

21.4%

13.3% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$44,428

6.33% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$115,800

0.172% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

2,477

2.78% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Princeton, WV had a population of 5.78k people with a median age of 43.4 and a median household income of $44,428. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Princeton, WV declined from 5,833 to 5,780, a −0.909% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,782 to $44,428, a 6.33% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Princeton, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (7.79%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.07%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.606%), and White (Hispanic) (0.484%).

None of the households in Princeton, WV 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, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Princeton, WV are Mercer County Technical Education Center (81 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Princeton, WV was $115,800, and the homeownership rate was 54%.

Most people in Princeton, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Princeton, WV was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Princeton, WV is home to a population of 5.78k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.44% of Princeton, WV residents were born outside of the country (83 people).

In 2023, there were 11.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.03k people) in Princeton, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 450 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 235 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.8%

2023 Citizenship

99.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.8% of Princeton, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Princeton, WV was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Princeton, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
5.03k ± 254
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
450 ± 207
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
235 ± 159

0.484%

Hispanic Population

28 people

0.484% of the people in Princeton, WV are hispanic (28 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Princeton, WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,064 ± 1,115 people
Germany
1,923 ± 1,076 people
China
1,815 ± 1,045 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was Mexico, the natal country of 2,064 West Virginia residents, followed by Germany with 1,923 and China with 1,815.

Foreign-Born Population

1.44%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

83 people

1.11%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

65 people

As of 2023, 1.44% of Princeton, WV residents (83 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Princeton, WV was 1.11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Princeton, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
130 ± 81
Gulf War (1990s)
98 ± 60
Gulf War (2001-)
61 ± 42

Princeton, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.33 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Princeton, WV employs 2.48k people. The largest industries in Princeton, WV are Health Care & Social Assistance (429 people), Accommodation & Food Services (293 people), and Retail Trade (285 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($80,795), Other Services Except Public Administration ($57,589), and Information ($53,264).

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,743. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2.48k

2023 Value

± 369

2.78%

1 Year growth

± 20.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Princeton, WV grew at a rate of 2.78%, from 2.41k employees to 2.48k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Princeton, WV, are Sales & Related Occupations (304 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (295 people), and Management Occupations (226 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Princeton, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.48k

2023 Value

± 369

2.78%

1 Year growth

± 20.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Princeton, WV grew at a rate of 2.78%, from 2.41k employees to 2.48k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Princeton, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (429 people), Accommodation & Food Services (293 people), and Retail Trade (285 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Princeton, WV, though some of these residents may live in Princeton, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,191

Median earning men ± $2,307

$28,168

Median earning women ± $3,354

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($95,982), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($87,794), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($58,571).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($69,444), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,188), and Manufacturing ($29,095).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

Y-Axis

0.583%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 690k people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 0.583% 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 15%.

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

Education

In 2022, universities in Princeton, WV awarded 81 degrees. The student population of Princeton, WV in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 30 male students and 92 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Princeton, WV are White (66 and 81.5%), followed by Black or African American (12 and 14.8%), Two or More Races (3 and 3.7%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Princeton, WV by number of degrees awarded are Mercer County Technical Education Center (81 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Princeton, WV are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (24 and 29.6%), Welding Technology (14 and 17.3%), and General Cosmetology (12 and 14.8%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2020 in Princeton, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 78%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 122 (24.6% men and 75.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 122 students enrolled in Princeton, WV, 24.6% men and 75.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 97 records, of which 75.3% were women and 24.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Dental Assisting
6 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
24 degrees awarded
Electrician
11 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Princeton, WV was Dental Assisting with 6 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Princeton, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Mercer County Technical Education Center

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

81 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mercer County Technical Education Center with 81 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 27 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Princeton, WV, which is 0.5 times less than the 54 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 66 degrees mean that there were 5.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 12 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.661% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.559% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (549k), Some college (279k), and Secondary Education (210k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Princeton, WV was $115,800 in 2023, which is 0.382 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $116,000 to $115,800, a 0.172% decrease. The homeownership rate in Princeton, WV is 54%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Princeton, WV have an average commute time of 18.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Princeton, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Princeton, WV is $44,428. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Princeton, WV was Census Tract 14 with a value of $50,484, followed by Census Tract 23 and Census Tract 15, with respective values of $49,347 and $46,932.

Housing

Property

$115,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$14,997

$1,393

Median Property Taxes

±$216

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, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

54%

Homeownership

2023

61.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 54% of the housing units in Princeton, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.8%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 14
Census Tract 23
Census Tract 15

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Princeton, WV was Census Tract 14 with a value of $50,484, followed by Census Tract 23 and Census Tract 15, with respective values of $49,347 and $46,932.

The following map shows all of the places in Princeton, WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$44,428

Median Household Income

± $8,732

2.58k

Number of Households

± 385

In 2023, the median household income of the 2.58k households in Princeton, WV grew to $44,428 from the previous year's value of $41,782.

The following chart displays the households in Princeton, WV 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Princeton, WV is from West Virginia.

0.449

2022 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.523% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (77.9%)
Carpooled (9.11%)
Worked At Home (8.75%)

In 2023, 77.9% of workers in Princeton, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.11%) and those who worked at home (8.75%).

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.

Commute Time

18.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Princeton, WV have a shorter commute time (18.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.51% of the workforce in Princeton, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Princeton, WV (1.23k out of 5.76k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.3% of the population of Princeton, WV has health coverage, with 31.4% on employee plans, 33.7% on Medicaid, 17.6% on Medicare, 8% on non-group plans, and 3.54% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mercer County, WV see 1821 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.38% increase from the previous year (1728 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2273 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 657 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Mercer County, WV.

1,821 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mercer County, WV

Primary care physicians in Mercer County, WV see an average of 1,821 patients per year. This represents a 5.38% increase from the previous year (1,728 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Mercer County, WV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.3% under 18 years, 22.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.74%

Uninsured

31.4%

Employer Coverage

33.7%

Medicaid

17.6%

Medicare

Non-Group

3.54%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Princeton, WV declined by 5.31% from 6.06% to 5.74%.

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

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