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Princeton, SC
Census-designated place in Laurens County, South Carolina.
Population
19
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
24
ZIP codes
0
Princeton and its ZIP codes
Princeton at a glance
- Princeton is 86% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Laurens County. PPP loans are for Princeton.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,688
20,405 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,035
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$483M
FY 2026, $7,151 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Princeton, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
578
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
49
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
50.2 inches of rain a year
Cities near Princeton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Honea PathTown | 6.5 mi | 3.5 |
| Ware ShoalsTown | 7.9 mi | 3.3 |
| DonaldsTown | 8.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Ware PlaceCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| BeltonCity | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| Due WestTown | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| Gray CourtTown | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| WilliamstonTown | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| PelzerTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| HodgesTown | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| West PelzerTown | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| CokesburyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| LaurensCity | 15 mi | 10.2 |
| Fountain InnCity | 16 mi | 8.6 |
| WaterlooTown | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| SimpsonvilleCity | 17 mi | 9.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Princeton, SC in?
- Princeton is in Laurens County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Princeton, SC?
- About 19 people live in Princeton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Princeton?
- Nearby places include Honea Path (6.5 mi), Ware Shoals (7.9 mi), Donalds (8.5 mi), Ware Place (11 mi), Belton (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023