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Princeton, NE
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
Population
99
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
341
ZIP codes
0
Princeton and its ZIP codes
Princeton at a glance
- Princeton is about 13 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Princeton.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,528
176,943 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,273
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.6B
FY 2026, $8,185 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Princeton, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,041
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
753
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 14°F
31.0 inches of rain a year
Cities near Princeton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SpragueVillage | 4 mi | 0.1 |
| CortlandVillage | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| HallamVillage | 5 mi | 0.2 |
| MartellCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.2 |
| HickmanCity | 5.1 mi | 1.1 |
| FirthVillage | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| RocaVillage | 6.2 mi | 0.1 |
| KramerCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| PanamaVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| ClatoniaVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| CheneyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| BennetVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Yankee HillCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| AdamsVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| DentonVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| PickrellVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Princeton, NE in?
- Princeton is in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Princeton, NE?
- About 99 people live in Princeton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Princeton?
- Nearby places include Sprague (4 mi), Cortland (4.9 mi), Hallam (5 mi), Martell (5.1 mi), Hickman (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023