Princeton, Texas
Princeton: City in Collin County, Texas, United States
About
Princeton is a city located in the county of Collin in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,807 and a population density of 346 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 15,699 inhabitants.
The city was created 144 years ago in 1880.
Quick Facts about Princeton
| Population : | 15,699 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Collin County |
| Postal code : | 75407 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 972 |
| Area : | 19.67 km2 |
| Altitude : | 574 feet / 175 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1881 (144 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:49:34 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 798 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 56.64% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Princeton is located at 33°10'48"N 96°29'53"W (33.1801200, -96.4980400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Princeton
Demographics
The population of Princeton increased by 56.64% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,807 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,292 | 6.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,535 | 3.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,801 | 3.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,165 | 4.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,973 | 9% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,567 | 6.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,141 | 5.66% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,647 | 12.93% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,894 | 16.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,699 | 11.5% | estimation process |
Princeton zip code is 75407.
County name: Collin, County
fips: 48085
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People born in Princeton (3)
People born in Princeton, including singer Dave Williams, baseball player Jackie Sullivan, politician Warren G. Harding, .
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Schools in Princeton
College & universities near Princeton, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 247834 | Collin County Community College District | McKinney (TX) | 75069 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Princeton, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSQ | Mesquite, TX | 1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n | BUS |
| DAL | Union Station | 400 South Houston St. | RAIL |
| DAG | Dallas, TX | 205 South Lamar Street | BUS |
| GLE | Gainesville | 605 East California Street | RAIL |
| FTW | Fort Worth Central Station | 1001 Jones Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Princeton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton Post Office | Princeton (TX) | 75407 |
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Other cities in Collin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Collin County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Plano | 291,296 | The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Frisco | 209,980 | Frisco is a city in the US state of Texas located in the counties of Collin and Denton, and an affluent and rapidly developing suburb of Dallas. |
| McKinney | 208,272 | The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas. |
| Allen | 109,379 | The fifth most populous city in Collin County, Texas. |
| Wylie | 54,467 | A city in Collin County, Texas. |
| Prosper | 26,957 | Suburban town located in Collin and Denton counties, Texas |
| Murphy | 20,844 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States |
| Celina | 20,114 | City in Texas, United States of America |
| Anna | 16,945 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States |
| Melissa | 13,793 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States |
| Lucas | 8,819 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States |
| Parker | 4,352 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States |
| Lavon | 3,993 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States of America |
| Farmersville | 3,711 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States |
| Josephine | 2,545 | City in Collin County, Texas |
| Lowry Crossing | 1,743 | City in Collin County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Princeton distances to largest Texas cities
