Princeton, Kentucky
Princeton: city in Caldwell County, Kentucky, United States
About
Princeton is a city located in the county of Caldwell in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,329 and a population density of 271 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,063 inhabitants.
The city was created 205 years ago in 1820.
Quick Facts about Princeton
| Population | 6,063 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| County | Caldwell County |
| Postal code | 42445 |
| Area | 23.33 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.1092,-87.8820 |
| Altitude | 482 feet / 147 meters |
| Capital city | Princeton is capital of Caldwell County |
| Establishment | December 06, 1820 (205 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:12:23 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 260 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.39% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Caldwell County Kentucky Courthouse image
Geography
Princeton is located at 37°6'33"N 87°52'55"W (37.1092200, -87.8819600).
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Weather
78°F
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3 to 10 mph SW
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Sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 3 to 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Princeton decreased by 4.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,329 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,339 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,313 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,253 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,224 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,165 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,105 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,103 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,111 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,115 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,063 | -0.86% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 24,713 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 25,611 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 23,982 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 25,663 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.3% |
| White only, percent : | 87.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 8.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 84.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,900 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.1% |
Princeton zip code is 42445.
County name: Caldwell, County
fips: 21033
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $93,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,051 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $489 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $799 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 11,017 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.23 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 71,734 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 913,649 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 307,168 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,968 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,540 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,360 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 20.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,126 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 850 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 971 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 193 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,802 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 109 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,865 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,772.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 14.48 |
People born in Princeton (8)
People born in Princeton, including basketball player born 1947 Greg Smith, politician Casey Jones, production designer Charles Lisanby, .
More notable people
- Mabel Stark (tiger trainer) she was born in 09/12/1889
- Tony Franklin (American football player and coach) he was born in 29/08/1957
- J. D. Grey (Baptist clergyman) he was born in 18/12/1906
- Ada Henry Van Pelt she was born in 01/01/1838
- Paul G. Chandler he was born in 07/11/1889
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Princeton, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156860 | Hopkinsville Community College | Hopkinsville (KY) | 42240 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Princeton, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDV | Madisonville, KY | 4765 Hanson Road | BUS |
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
| CRK | Clarksville, TN | 11 Jefferson Street \r\n | BUS |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Princeton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton Post Office | Princeton (KY) | 42445 |
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- Princeton, Wisconsin civil town in Green Lake County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,440 people.
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- Princeton, Missouri city in Mercer County, Missouri with a population of 1,078 people.
- Princeton, Iowa city in Iowa, United States of America with a population of 955 people.
- Princeton, Maine town in Washington County, Maine, United States with a population of 799 people.
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- Princeton, Minnesota city in Minnesota, United States with a population of 55 people.
Other cities in Caldwell County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Caldwell County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Midway | 1,915 | Human settlement in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Fredonia | 392 | City in Kentucky, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Princeton distances to largest Kentucky cities