Princeton, WV
Living in Princeton
Bikeability10
Walkability29
Commute84
Public Transit13
Affordability100
Public Safety51
Airports4
Hospitals38
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.8kPopulation-539 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate39%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
75%Lived Here Last Year-14% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office20%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$94kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$526Median Monthly Rent+$128 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity56%
LP gas1%
Utility gas43%
Crime
Violent Crime in Princeton
United States45
West Virginia21
Mercer County40
Property Crime in Princeton
United States48
West Virginia20
Mercer County16
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 42 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Princeton
Inland Flooding38
Tornado6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Princeton, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Princeton, WV
Mercer Christian Academy
2 miles, E
Brook Lane School
23 miles, NE
Jefferson Christian Academy
24 miles, E
House of Prayer Christian Academy
25 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Princeton, WV
Hospitals
Hospitals near Princeton, WV
Princeton Community Hospital
1 miles, SW
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
11 miles, SW
Carilion Giles Community Hospital
21 miles, E
Summers County Arh Hospital
24 miles, NE