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 281 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 |
| Altitude : | 1,175 feet / 358 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1743 (281 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 18:37:18 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 97 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.09% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Princeton is located at 42°26'55"N 71°52'38"W (42.4487000, -71.8773000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Princeton
Demographics
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, .
List
- 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
Schools in Princeton
College & universities near Princeton, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167738 | Salter College-West Boylston | West Boylston (MA) | 01583 |
Stations (33)
Amtrak & bus stations near Princeton, MA
| 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 |
Post offices near Princeton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton Post Office | Princeton (MA) | 01541 |
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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
