Princeton
City in Bureau County, Illinois
Princeton is a city in Bureau County, Illinois, with 7,832 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 778 ft (237 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dover, 5.1 miles NE.
- 7,832residents (2020 Census)
- 778 ftelevation · 237 m
- 8.2 sq miland area · 21.2 km²
- 955 / sq mipopulation density
- 61356ZIP code
About Princeton
Princeton is a city in and the county seat of Bureau County, Illinois, United States. The population was 7,832 at the 2020 census.
Princeton is part of the Ottawa Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Princeton
- Median household income
- $61,946
- Median home value
- $134,700
- Median rent
- $782/mo
- Median age
- 46
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Princeton had 7,832 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,832 |
|---|---|
| Density | 955 per sq mi (369 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Princeton at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Bureau County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,832 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.20 sq mi (21.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3805° N, 89.4641° W |
| ZIP code | 61356 |
| Official website | princeton-il.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1761899 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Princeton
- Dover5.1 mi NE
- Malden5.8 mi NE
- Wyanet6.3 mi W
- Tiskilwa6.5 mi S
- Bureau Junction8.0 mi SE
- Hollowayville8.8 mi E
- De Pue9.0 mi E
- Seatonville9.9 mi E
- Buda11.7 mi W
- Manlius11.8 mi NW
- Hennepin11.9 mi SE
- Ohio12.1 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Princeton
What county is Princeton in?
Princeton is in Bureau County, Illinois.
What is the population of Princeton, IL?
7,832 people lived in Princeton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Princeton, IL?
The ZIP code of Princeton is 61356.
What is the elevation of Princeton?
778 feet (237 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Princeton?
Dover (5.1 mi), Malden (5.8 mi), Wyanet (6.3 mi), Tiskilwa (6.5 mi), Bureau Junction (8.0 mi).
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