Princeton, KY

Kentucky · Caldwell County

Princeton is a small city in Kentucky with a population of 6,242. Residents earn $51,875 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0

B Good

6,242 Population 694/sq mi density

$51,875 Median Income $28,497 per capita

$89,700 Home Value $145,424 Zillow

$719 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent

59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr

147 Violent Crime/100K 2,703 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$51,875 median income, 1.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$89,700 home value, $719/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

147 violent crimes/100K (61% below avg)

C+

Education

2.5 / 5.0

19.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers Near Princeton, KY

17 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Princeton, KY.

Name	Description
Ranger Leader Blinded	Marker is at the intersection of Hopkinsville Road (State Road 91) and Friendship Road, on the right when traveling south on Hopkinsville Road.
William Prince, 1752-1810 / Founder of Princeton	Marker is at the intersection of North Franklin Street and East Market Street, on the right when traveling north on North Franklin Street.
Cumberland Presbyterian College	Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 62 and West Main Street, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 62.
Black Patch War	Memorial is at the intersection of North Harrison Street and West Main Street, on the left when traveling south on North Harrison Street.
Princeton First Baptist Church	Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (U.S. 62) and North Cave Street, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street.
Site of Dotson School	Marker is at the intersection of North Donnivan Street and Calvert Street, on the right when traveling north on North Donnivan Street.
U.K. Research and Education Center	Marker is at the intersection of Hopkinsville Street (State Road 91) and University Drive, on the right when traveling south on Hopkinsville Street.
Ogden Memorial United Methodist Church	Marker is on West Main Street (U.S. 62) east of South Cave Street, on the right when traveling east.
Historic Educational Site	Marker is at the intersection of North Plum Street and West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on North Plum Street.
Shandy Hall (Princeton)	Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and North Franklin Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
Shandy Hall (Princeton)	Marker is on East Washington Street west of Edwards Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Skirmish at Grubb's Crossroads	Marker is at the intersection of Hopkinsville Road (State Road 91) and Friendship Road, on the right when traveling south on Hopkinsville Road.
Preacher to Pioneers	Marker is at the intersection of South Jefferson Street (Kentucky Route 293) and Dogwood Lane, on the right on South Jefferson Street.
County Named, 1809	Marker is at the intersection of East Court Square and U.S. 62, on the left when traveling north on East Court Square.
Courthouse Burned	Marker is at the intersection of East Market Street (U.S. 62) and North Harrison Street (Kentucky Route 293), on the left when traveling west on East Market Street.
Converging of Indian Trails	Marker is on East Washington Street west of Edwards Avenue, on the left when traveling east. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font>
Trail of Tears	Marker is on East Washington Street west of Edwards Avenue, on the left when traveling east.

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