Princeton
City in Caldwell County, Kentucky
Princeton is a city in Caldwell County, Kentucky, with 6,270 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 482 ft (147 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Eddyville, 10.7 miles W.
- 6,270residents (2020 Census)
- 482 ftelevation · 147 m
- 9.0 sq miland area · 23.3 km²
- 696 / sq mipopulation density
- 42445ZIP code
About Princeton
Princeton is a home rule-class city in Caldwell County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is the seat of its county. As of the 2020 census, Princeton had a population of 6,270. Princeton is home to several notable attractions such as Adsmore Museum, Champion-Shepherdson House (home of the Princeton Art Guild), University of Kentucky Research and Education Center Botanical Garden, and the Annual Black Patch Festival.
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Living in Princeton
- Median household income
- $47,411
- Median home value
- $96,600
- Median rent
- $762/mo
- Median age
- 40.5
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Princeton had 6,270 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,270 |
|---|---|
| Density | 696 per sq mi (269 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Princeton at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Caldwell County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,270 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.00 sq mi (23.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1065° N, 87.8849° W |
| ZIP code | 42445 |
| Official website | princeton.ky.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2163138 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Princeton
- Eddyville10.7 mi W
- Dawson Springs11.8 mi NE
- Fredonia12.0 mi NW
- Kuttawa13.0 mi W
- Cerulean14.3 mi SE
- Crayne16.5 mi NW
- Cadiz17.3 mi S
- Marion18.9 mi NW
- St. Charles19.4 mi E
- Gracey19.9 mi SE
- Grand Rivers20.5 mi W
- Providence21.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Princeton
What county is Princeton in?
Princeton is in Caldwell County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Princeton, KY?
6,270 people lived in Princeton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Princeton, KY?
The ZIP code of Princeton is 42445.
What is the elevation of Princeton?
482 feet (147 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Princeton?
Eddyville (10.7 mi), Dawson Springs (11.8 mi), Fredonia (12.0 mi), Kuttawa (13.0 mi), Cerulean (14.3 mi).
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