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Princeton, IA
City in Scott County, Iowa.
Population
794
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
243
ZIP codes
0
Princeton and its ZIP codes
Princeton at a glance
- Princeton is about 4.2 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $87,188 a year, 16% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $266,200 (28% above Iowa) and median rent is $600 a month.
Local data for Princeton, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Princeton, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,188
Poverty rate
3.9%
Median home value
$266,200
Median rent
$600/mo
Homeownership
84.8%
Bachelor's or higher
22.0%
Median age
50.0
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (338), Irish Americans (143), Polish Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scott County. PPP loans are for Princeton.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,669
92,986 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,007
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $6,476 per person
How people get to work
Princeton, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.2%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Princeton, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,118
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
553
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 14°F
37.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Princeton, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Princeton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cordova, ILVillage | 1.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Port Byron, ILVillage | 4.3 mi | 2.4 |
| ArgoCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Le ClaireCity | 5.2 mi | 4.7 |
| Rapids City, ILVillage | 6.3 mi | 1.6 |
| McCauslandCity | 6.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Hampton, ILVillage | 8.3 mi | 1.5 |
| Low MoorCity | 9 mi | 0.5 |
| CamancheCity | 9.1 mi | 8.9 |
| Panorama ParkCity | 9.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Park ViewCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.5 |
| BettendorfCity | 9.6 mi | 21.3 |
| Campbell's Island, ILCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Joslin, ILCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.6 |
| Hillsdale, ILVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| RiverdaleCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Princeton, IA in?
- Princeton is in Scott County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Princeton, IA?
- About 794 people live in Princeton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Princeton?
- Nearby places include Cordova, IL (1.9 mi), Port Byron, IL (4.3 mi), Argo (5.2 mi), Le Claire (5.2 mi), Rapids City, IL (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023