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Princeville, NC
Town in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
Population
1,619
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,075
ZIP codes
0
Princeville and its ZIP codes
Princeville at a glance
- Princeville is about 4.9 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,406, 36% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $106,000 (63% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,103 a month.
Local data for Princeville, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Princeville, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,406
Poverty rate
36.2%
Median home value
$106,000
Median rent
$1,103/mo
Homeownership
66.1%
Bachelor's or higher
8.1%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Russian Americans (6), Scottish Americans (3), Nigerian Americans (3).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Edgecombe County. PPP loans are for Princeville.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,806
14,827 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,111
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$364M
FY 2026, $7,448 per person
How people get to work
Princeville, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.0%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked11.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other8.9%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Princeville, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
346
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
663
3.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Princeville, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
50.2%
U.S. 33.3% +16.9 pts
Diabetes
23.7%
U.S. 12.1% +11.6 pts
Smoking
21.2%
U.S. 12.8% +8.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.2%
U.S. 11.1% +3.1 pts
Cities near Princeville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TarboroTown | 2.7 mi | 11.3 |
| ConetoeTown | 5.1 mi | 0.3 |
| SpeedTown | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| LeggettTown | 8.6 mi | 0.8 |
| BethelTown | 8.9 mi | 1.1 |
| PinetopsTown | 9.7 mi | 1 |
| ParmeleTown | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| HobgoodTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| BelvoirCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
| FalklandTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Oak CityTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| MacclesfieldTown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| HassellTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| RobersonvilleTown | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| FountainTown | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| HamiltonTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Princeville, NC in?
- Princeville is in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Princeville, NC?
- About 1,619 people live in Princeville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Princeville?
- Nearby places include Tarboro (2.7 mi), Conetoe (5.1 mi), Speed (6.9 mi), Leggett (8.6 mi), Bethel (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023