Princeton, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Collin County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
20,966
Population
1,485/sq mi density
$96,766
Median Income
$35,813 per capita
$310,700
Home Value
$283,245 Zillow
$2,059
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
296
Violent Crime/100K
859 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,766 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$310,700 home value, $2,059/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
296 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
20,966
Census 2023
Population Density
1,485
per square mile
Land Area
14.1
square miles (36.6 km²)
Median Age
32.9 yrs
15% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 54.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 21.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 27.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3.8% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
54.1%
Black
21.6%
Hispanic
27.1%
Asian
3.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 72% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 25.4% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
72%
Spanish
25.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
15.6%
Veterans
4.9%
18% below US avg (6%)
Disability
7.4%
43% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
84.7%
7% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
15.3%
78% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.433
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 20,966 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,485 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 14.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 32.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.6% |
| Female | 49.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 54.1% |
| Black or African American | 21.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.1% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
Language
| English Only | 72.0% |
| Spanish | 25.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 15.6% |
| Veterans | 4.9% |
| Disability | 7.4% |
| Health Insurance | 84.7% |
| Uninsured | 15.3% |
| Broadband Access | 92.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.433 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |