Princeton Center, NJ

Neighborhood

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of Princeton Center

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

79.8%

Households with Children

25.7%

School Enrollment K-12

648

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.6%
School Age (5-17): 17.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 29.5%
Working Age (35-54): 27.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.7%
Seniors (65+): 10.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 2.9%
High School / GED: 6.6%
Some College or Associate's: 10.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 79.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.9%
Single Parents: 6.8%
Couples & Adults: 24.5%
Living Alone: 49.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
Asian: 12.1%
Black or African American: 5.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 41.4%
South Asian: 57.6%
Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 1.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 31.6%
Puerto Rican: 13.1%
Cuban: 6.3%
Dominican: 2.3%
Central American: 16.8%
South American: 18.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 37.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.4%
Other White: 62.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 69.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 10.9%
Caribbean: 0.3%
Other Black: 19.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 20.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 43.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 3.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 13.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 19.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 67.5%
Spanish: 6.7%
European & Indo-European: 20.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 4.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 1.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.5%
Elementary (1-4): 1.8%
Middle School (5-8): 9.7%
High School (9-12): 5.3%
College / Graduate: 16.6%
Not Enrolled: 65.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources