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, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

794

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.5%750

Two or More

4.4%35

Hispanic/Latino

1.1%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%18

High School Diploma

28.9%176

Some College (<1 yr)

10.2%62

Some College (1+ yr)

16.1%98

Associate's Degree

15.4%94

Bachelor's Degree

17.9%109

Master's Degree

3.4%21

Professional Degree

0.7%4

HS or Higher

95.6%

BA or Higher

22%

Graduate+

4.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$266,200

Median Renti

$600

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84.8%291

Renter-Occupied

15.2%52

Total Units

406

Homeownership

84.8%

Vacancy Rate

15.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.5%19

$50K–$100K

2.4%7

$100K–$150K

7.9%23

$150K–$200K

13.7%40

$200K–$300K

32.6%95

$300K–$500K

30.2%88

$500K–$1M

6.5%19

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

6.9%28

2000–2009

9.4%38

1990–1999

3.7%15

1980–1989

11.3%46

1970–1979

24.9%101

1960–1969

6.7%27

1950–1959

8.6%35

1940–1949

1.7%7

1939 or earlier

26.8%109

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.2%251

Electricity

12.8%44

Bottled/LP Gas

11.4%39

Wood

2.6%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$87,188

Mean Household Incomei

$105,087

Per Capita Incomei

$47,040

Poverty Ratei

3.9%

Unemploymenti

3.3%

Labor Forcei

454

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.9%3

$10K–$15K

2.3%8

$15K–$20K

2.9%10

$20K–$25K

3.2%11

$25K–$30K

10.5%36

$30K–$35K

0.6%2

$35K–$40K

3.8%13

$40K–$45K

1.7%6

$50K–$60K

5.2%18

$60K–$75K

9.3%32

$75K–$100K

16%55

$100K–$125K

7.9%27

$125K–$150K

12%41

$150K–$200K

15.2%52

$200K+

8.5%29

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

20.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

416

Avg. Commutei

26.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

439

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

72(10.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.7%Insured

2.3%Uninsured