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Princeton, IL
City in Bureau County, Illinois.
Population
7,975
Land area
8.2sq mi
People per sq mi
968
ZIP codes
0
Princeton and its ZIP codes
Princeton at a glance
- Princeton is about 4.2 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 265th most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $61,946 a year, 26% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $134,700 (49% below Illinois) and median rent is $782 a month.
Local data for Princeton, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Princeton, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,946
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$134,700
Median rent
$782/mo
Homeownership
68.6%
Bachelor's or higher
26.3%
Median age
46.0
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,538), Irish Americans (1,098), Italian Americans (694).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bureau County. PPP loans are for Princeton.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,387
10,021 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,671
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$239M
FY 2026, $7,202 per person
How people get to work
Princeton, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.1%
- Carpooled13.4%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle2.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Princeton, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
638
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
49
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 14°F
39.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Princeton, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Princeton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DoverVillage | 5.4 mi | 0.3 |
| WyanetVillage | 5.9 mi | 0.9 |
| MaldenVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.3 |
| TiskilwaVillage | 6.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Bureau JunctionVillage | 8.4 mi | 1.6 |
| HollowayvilleVillage | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| De PueVillage | 9.8 mi | 2.4 |
| SeatonvilleVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| HennepinVillage | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| BudaVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| ManliusVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| OhioVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| ArlingtonVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| WalnutVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| LaddVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Spring ValleyCity | 14 mi | 7.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Princeton, IL in?
- Princeton is in Bureau County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Princeton, IL?
- About 7,975 people live in Princeton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Princeton?
- Nearby places include Dover (5.4 mi), Wyanet (5.9 mi), Malden (6.1 mi), Tiskilwa (6.6 mi), Bureau Junction (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023