Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ

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2021 Population

150,736

2.7% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

39.4

1.01% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

5.04%

8.7% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$128,958

5.22% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$451,600

1.41% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

72,804

1.52% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ had a population of 151k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $128,958. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ grew from 146,772 to 150,736, a 2.7% increase and its median household income grew from $122,559 to $128,958, a 5.22% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (56.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (22.2%), White (Hispanic) (6.43%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.01%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.54%).

35.8% of the households in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

85.5% of the residents in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mercer County (North)--Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ are Princeton University (2,075 degrees awarded in 2021), Rider University (1,489 degrees), and Mercer County Community College (851 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ was $451,600, and the homeownership rate was 68.3%.

Most people in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ was 2 cars per household.

Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ borders Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ, Middlesex County (Southeast) PUMA, NJ, Middlesex County (Southwest) PUMA, NJ, Somerset County (South) PUMA, NJ, Freehold Borough PUMA, NJ, Trenton City PUMA, NJ, Mercer County (South) PUMA, NJ, and Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA.

United States New Jersey

Population & Diversity

Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ is home to a population of 151k people, from which 85.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 29.7% of Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ residents were born outside of the country (44.7k people).

In 2021, there were 2.55 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (85.2k people) in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 33.4k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 9.69k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ are Spanish (14,255 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (6,388 households), and Hindi (3,435 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

76,468

Women

50.8%

74,194

Men

49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 150,662 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

85.5%

2021 Citizenship

85.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 85.5% of Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ was 85.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
85.2k ± 1.63k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
33.4k ± 1.15k
White (Hispanic)
9.69k ± 1.08k

12.3%

Hispanic Population

18.5k people

12.3% of the people in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ are hispanic (18.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
13,212 ± 2,695 people
China
4,276 ± 1,582 people
Ecuador
2,199 ± 1,143 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ was India, the natal country of 13,212 Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ residents, followed by China with 4,276 and Ecuador with 2,199.

Foreign-Born Population

29.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

44.7k people

29.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

43.2k people

As of 2021, 29.7% of Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ residents (44.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ was 29.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
14,255 households (9.96%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
6,388 households (4.46%)
Hindi
3,435 households (2.4%)

35.8% of the households in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ was Spanish. 9.96% of the households in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,172 ± 221
Gulf War (1990s)
330 ± 122
Korea
292 ± 101

Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.55 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ employs 72.8k people. The largest industries in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,229 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,344 people), and Computer Systems Design (3,681 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric lighting & electrical equipment manufacturing, & other electrical component manufacturing, n.e.c. ($331,117), Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($315,151), and Insurance carriers ($209,953).

Males in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ have an average income that is 1.47 times higher than the average income of females, which is $94,080. The income inequality in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.512, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,036

Women

46.1%

38,681

Men

53.9%

The workforce of Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ in 2020 was 71,717 people, with 46.1% woman, and 53.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ.

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Occupations

72.8k

2021 Value

1.52%

1 Year growth

± 1.52%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 1.52%, from 71.7k employees to 72.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ, are Other managers (3,343 people), Postsecondary teachers (3,267 people), and Software developers (2,128 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

72.8k

2021 Value

1.52%

1 Year growth

± 1.52%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 1.52%, from 71.7k employees to 72.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,229 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,344 people), and Computer Systems Design (3,681 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$81,579

Median earning men ± $3,797

$53,063

Median earning women ± $4,013

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($166,536), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($129,483), and Information ($111,678).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($120,489), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($89,848), and Public Administration ($81,042).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ awarded 4,689 degrees. The student population of Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 9,180 male students and 10,306 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ are White (2,125 and 52.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (616 and 15.3%), Asian (514 and 12.8%), and Black or African American (472 and 11.7%).

The largest universities in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Princeton University (2,075 and 44.3%), Rider University (1,489 and 31.8%), and Mercer County Community College (851 and 18.1%).

The most popular majors in Mercer County (North)--Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ are Liberal Arts & Sciences (253 and 5.4%), General Public Policy Analysis (221 and 4.71%), and Computer Science (218 and 4.65%).

The median tuition cost in Mercer County (North)--Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ for private four year colleges is $45,505.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 19.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 19,486 (47.1% men and 52.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 19,486 students enrolled in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ, 47.1% men and 52.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,728 records, of which 51.4% were women and 48.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Public Policy Analysis
123 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
120 degree-majors awarded
Computer Science
166 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Mercer County (North)--Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ was General Public Policy Analysis with 123 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Mercer County (North)--Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Princeton University
2,075 degrees awarded
Rider University
1,489 degrees awarded
Mercer County Community College
851 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Princeton University with 2,075 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,203 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ, which is 0.886 times less than the 2,486 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,125 degrees mean that there were 3.45 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 616 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($45,505) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,272) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,420) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.509% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.706% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ in 2021 were Graduate Degree (36.4k), Bachelors Degree (32.3k), and Some college (19.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ was $451,600 in 2021, which is 1.84 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $445,300 to $451,600, a 1.41% increase. The homeownership rate in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ is 68.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ have an average commute time of 30.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ is $128,958. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $169,605, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $162,351 and $158,432.

Housing

Property

$451,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$12,062

$35,597

Median Property Taxes

±$1,151

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.3%

Homeownership

2021

61.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.3% of the housing units in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $169,605, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $162,351 and $158,432.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$128,958

Median Household Income

± $4,138

52.1k

Number of Households

± 1,758

In 2021, the median household income of the 52.1k households in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ grew to $128,958 from the previous year's value of $122,559.

The following chart displays the households in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.512

2021 Wage GINI in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ

0.507

2020 Wage GINI in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ

In 2021, the income inequality in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ was 0.512 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.972% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (57.5%)
Worked At Home (21%)
Public Transit (7.9%)

In 2021, 57.5% of workers in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (21%) and those who used public transit to get to work (7.9%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ have a longer commute time (30.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 9.2% of the workforce in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.04% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ (7.14k out of 142k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.6% of the population of Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ has health coverage, with 67.7% on employee plans, 7.04% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 9.66% on non-group plans, and 0.252% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 20.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.43%

Uninsured

67.7%

Employer Coverage

7.04%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

9.66%

Non-Group

0.252%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ declined by 2.94% from 4.56% to 4.43%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.