Princeton SnackAbility
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Crime in Princeton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Princeton. Key points include:
There were 129 total crimes in Princeton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Princeton is 1,683.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Princeton is 0.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Princeton is 1,683.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Princeton is -20.54% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Princeton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Princeton / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 129 | 1,683.9 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0.0 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0.0 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 129 | 1,683.9 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 12 | 156.6 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 112 | 1,462.0 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 65.3 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Princeton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Princeton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Princeton is 91 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Princeton is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Princeton is $167,664.
The median income in Princeton is $61,946.
Princeton's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Princeton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Princeton | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 65 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Princeton, IL Weather
The average high in Princeton is 60.0° and the average low is 39.6°.
There are 67.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.2 inches of precipitation each year with 24.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Princeton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 67.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 24.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Princeton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Princeton
The current population in Princeton is 7,975. The population has increased 1.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,975 | 1.9% |
| 2023 | 7,829 | 1.0% |
| 2022 | 7,749 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 7,750 | 2.1% |
| 2020 | 7,589 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 7,603 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 7,662 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 7,698 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 7,741 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 7,719 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 7,698 | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 7,885 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 7,831 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 7,820 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 7,884 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Princeton
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Princeton is:
86.5% White with 6,896 White residents.
1.1% African American with 84 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 102 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 56 Other residents.
5.2% Two Or More with 418 Two Or More residents.
5.3% Hispanic with 419 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Princeton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.5% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.1% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.2% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.3% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Princeton
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Princeton is 50.8% female with 4,054 female residents.
Princeton is 49.2% male with 3,921 male residents.
| Gender | Princeton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Princeton for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Princeton completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Princeton completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Princeton completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Princeton completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Princeton completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Princeton completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Princeton completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Princeton completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Princeton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Princeton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Princeton, Illinois
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3.5% of households in Princeton earn Less than $10,000.
6.0% of households in Princeton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.6% of households in Princeton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.6% of households in Princeton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.3% of households in Princeton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.9% of households in Princeton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.3% of households in Princeton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.1% of households in Princeton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.2% of households in Princeton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.5% of households in Princeton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Princeton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.0% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.6% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.6% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.3% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.9% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.1% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.5% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
