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, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAMinneapolis-St. Paul MSAMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington#99/210 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,274

Median Agei

39.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.9%5,004

Hispanic/Latino

1.7%89

Two or More

1.4%72

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%53

Asian

0.8%42

Black

0.3%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.9%219

High School Diploma

38.7%1,436

Some College (<1 yr)

3.9%145

Some College (1+ yr)

15.4%570

Associate's Degree

11.8%439

Bachelor's Degree

8.7%322

Master's Degree

3.9%146

Professional Degree

0.7%25

Doctorate

0.3%11

HS or Higher

89.4%

BA or Higher

13.6%

Graduate+

4.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$218,700

Median Renti

$991

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.1%1,267

Renter-Occupied

37.9%772

Total Units

2,238

Homeownership

62.1%

Vacancy Rate

8.9%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,219

Mean Household Incomei

$79,276

Per Capita Incomei

$31,770

Poverty Ratei

8.4%

Unemploymenti

1.6%

Labor Forcei

2,678

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

101

Residentsi

107

Avg. Tenant Renti

$409/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing40 homes95% occupied$409/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers13 homes97% occupied$453/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 848 homes95% occupied$398/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $62,219/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

55%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

37.7%

Low income$31K–$50K/yr

7.3%

Who Receives This Housing

74.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

12.2% of subsidized households are minority

43.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

76.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

314(7.3% of civilian adults)