Princeton, Massachusetts
Princeton: town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
About
Princeton is a town located in the county of Worcester in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,413 and a population density of 95 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,486 inhabitants.
The town was created 283 years ago in 1742.
Quick Facts about Princeton
| Population | 3,486 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Postal code | 01541 |
| Area | 35.8 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.4487,-71.8773 |
| Altitude | 1,175 feet / 358 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1743 (283 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:52:29 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 97 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.09% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 50℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Princeton is located at 42°26'55"N 71°52'38"W (42.4487000, -71.8773000).
Princeton map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Princeton increased by 2.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,413 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,433 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,437 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,444 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,446 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,445 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,441 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,456 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,474 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,488 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,486 | -0.06% | estimation process |
People born in Princeton (6)
People born in Princeton, including artist Edward Savage, politician Charles Theodore Russell, politician Leonard B. Chandler, .
More notable people
- Nathan Allen (American physician, social reformer, and health advocate) he was born in 13/04/1813
- Jonathan Moses Allen (American teacher and professor of Anatomy) he was born in 30/04/1815
- Samuel R. Heywood (American businessman) he was born in 01/01/1821
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Princeton, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167738 | Salter College-West Boylston | West Boylston (MA) | 01583 |
Nearby Transit Stations (33)
Rail and bus stations connected to Princeton, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| NSH | Nashua, NH | 8 North Southwood Drive | BUS |
| AMM | Amherst, Massachusetts | 13 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Princeton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton Post Office | Princeton (MA) | 01541 |
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- Princeton, New Jersey private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey, United States with a population of 30,879 people.
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- Princeton, Illinois city in Illinois, United States with a population of 7,403 people.
- Princeton, Kentucky city in Caldwell County, Kentucky, United States with a population of 6,063 people.
- Princeton, West Virginia city in Mercer County, Missouri with a population of 5,599 people.
- Princeton, Wisconsin civil town in Green Lake County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,440 people.
- Princeton, North Carolina town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States with a population of 1,425 people.
- 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.
- Princeton, Kansas city in Franklin County, Kansas, United States with a population of 269 people.
- Princeton, Minnesota city in Minnesota, United States with a population of 55 people.
Other cities in Worcester County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Worcester County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 184,570 | The second most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| Leominster | 41,548 | The largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts. |
| Fitchburg | 40,310 | The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts. |
| Shrewsbury | 38,910 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Milford | 28,965 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Gardner | 20,585 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Holden | 19,259 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Grafton | 19,082 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Westborough | 19,063 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Webster | 16,822 | City in Massachusetts, US |
| Southbridge | 16,788 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Auburn | 16,701 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Northbridge | 16,621 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Northborough | 15,038 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Uxbridge | 14,352 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts |
| Millbury | 13,973 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Princeton distances to largest Massachusetts cities