Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Princeton, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,975

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.5%6,896

Hispanic/Latino

5.3%419

Two or More

5.2%418

Asian

1.3%102

Black

1.1%84

Other

0.7%56

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%281

High School Diploma

28.6%1,686

Some College (<1 yr)

9.8%577

Some College (1+ yr)

14.6%864

Associate's Degree

9.6%569

Bachelor's Degree

17.3%1,022

Master's Degree

7.1%419

Professional Degree

1.2%70

Doctorate

0.7%41

HS or Higher

93.7%

BA or Higher

26.3%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$134,700

Median Renti

$782

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.6%2,483

Renter-Occupied

31.4%1,138

Total Units

3,863

Homeownership

68.6%

Vacancy Rate

6.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.9%172

$50K–$100K

23.6%585

$100K–$150K

25.1%623

$150K–$200K

22.2%551

$200K–$300K

16.2%403

$300K–$500K

5.3%132

$500K–$1M

0.7%17

Rent Distribution

Under $500

200

$500–$750

227

$750–$1,000

390

$1,000–$1,250

163

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

3.2%123

2000–2009

6.5%253

1990–1999

7.1%274

1980–1989

5.5%213

1970–1979

18%694

1960–1969

17.1%661

1950–1959

11.9%460

1940–1949

8.4%326

1939 or earlier

22.2%859

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81.8%2,962

Electricity

16.9%613

No Fuel

0.7%24

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%11

Other

0.3%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,946

Mean Household Incomei

$79,256

Per Capita Incomei

$36,717

Poverty Ratei

12.3%

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

3,976

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%126

$10K–$15K

6%216

$15K–$20K

3.6%129

$20K–$25K

5.1%184

$25K–$30K

4.4%160

$30K–$35K

3.2%116

$35K–$40K

2.6%95

$40K–$45K

4.3%155

$45K–$50K

5.4%197

$50K–$60K

9.3%336

$60K–$75K

11.6%420

$75K–$100K

12.3%447

$100K–$125K

9.5%345

$125K–$150K

8.5%309

$150K–$200K

8.2%297

$200K+

2.5%89

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

165

Residentsi

179

Avg. Tenant Renti

$373/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

8 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing102 homes97% occupied$353/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers33 homes95% occupied$435/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 830 homes95% occupied$375/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,946/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

59.4%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

30.8%

Low income$31K–$50K/yr

8.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $50K/yr

1.2%

Who Receives This Housing

58.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

6.7% of subsidized households are minority

44% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

49.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1061.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

India

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,676

Avg. Commutei

18.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,763

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

455(7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.5%Insured

4.5%Uninsured