Princeton, IL

Living in Princeton

Bikeability41
Walkability52
Commute99
Public Transit41
Affordability88
Public Safety77
Airports34
Hospitals76
Colleges62
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Schools14
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Residents

7.6kPopulation-281 (2010–19)
47  y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over13%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate32%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$53kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
16  mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office18%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$121kMedian Home Value-$3k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$526Median Monthly Rent+$111 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier33%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity13%
LP gas2%
Utility gas84%

Crime

Violent Crime in Princeton

United States45
Illinois50
Bureau County16

Property Crime in Princeton

United States48
Illinois43
Bureau County22

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump52%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan2327
Feb2725
Mar3833
Apr5130
May6140
Jun7140
Jul7440
Aug7240
Sep6530
Oct5330
Nov4030
Dec2726

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Princeton

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding29
Tornado16
Blizzard3
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