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, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

25,229

Median Agei

32.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

39.4%9,936

Black

26.9%6,796

Hispanic/Latino

25.8%6,502

Asian

5.6%1,423

Two or More

1.5%373

Other

0.7%183

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%16

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%504

High School Diploma

24.2%3,703

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%876

Some College (1+ yr)

16.4%2,515

Associate's Degree

12.8%1,956

Bachelor's Degree

21.7%3,326

Master's Degree

6.1%939

Professional Degree

0.2%30

Doctorate

0.6%86

HS or Higher

91.1%

BA or Higher

28.6%

Graduate+

6.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$331,000

Median Renti

$2,239

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.7%5,961

Renter-Occupied

24.3%1,912

Total Units

8,130

Homeownership

75.7%

Vacancy Rate

3.2%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

262

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

257

$2,000+

1,271

Year Built

2020 or later

27.3%2,220

2010–2019

38.3%3,114

2000–2009

15%1,217

1990–1999

6.5%525

1980–1989

2.8%227

1970–1979

4.1%333

1960–1969

3.8%307

1950–1959

2.1%168

1940–1949

0.2%19

Heating Fuel

Electricity

64.1%5,048

Utility Gas

34.2%2,694

Solar

0.7%59

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%50

No Fuel

0.2%13

Fuel Oil

0.1%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$105,200

Mean Household Incomei

$118,130

Per Capita Incomei

$37,704

Poverty Ratei

4.1%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

13,875

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

147

Residentsi

450

Avg. Tenant Renti

$526/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

25 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers146 homes75% occupied$526/mo rent

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

202/PRAC1 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $105,200/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

85%

Very low income$32K–$53K/yr

13%

Low income$53K–$84K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

95% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

91% of subsidized households are minority

11% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

8% 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

4,65518.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,008

India

544

China

Philippines

Canada

Poland

Guatemala

Korea

Workforce

Total Employed

13,524

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

963(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.1%Insured

15.9%Uninsured