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The City of Princeton had a population of 5,274 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Princeton ranks in the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Minnesota. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Princeton is located at latitude 45.57 and longitude -93.5816 in Mille Lacs County. The formal boundaries for the City of Princeton encompass a land area of 4.98 sq. miles and a water area of 0.22 sq. miles. Mille Lacs County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
While the primary coordinates for City of Princeton are located in Mille Lacs County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Sherburne County.
The City of Princeton has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,274 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,055 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 10 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $62,219 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,770 |
| Median Home Value | $218,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,238 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,267 (56.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 772 (34.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 199 (8.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 2,039 |
| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
| Family Households | 1,249 (61.3%) |
The table below compares Princeton to the other 915 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Minnesota by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 144 | 84th |
| Population Density | # 259 | 72nd |
| Median Household Income | # 584 | 36th |
| Per Capita Income | # 646 | 30th |
| Diversity Index | # 715 | 22nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Minnesota Census Data Comparison Tool.
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