Demographics & People — Princeton, West Virginia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,780 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,600 |
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| Median Age | 44.2 |
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| Total Households | 2,580 |
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| Family Households | 1,590 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1061 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,060 |
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| Black or African American | 235 |
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| Asian | 35 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,111 |
| Other groups | 1,134 |
| Irish | 975 |
| English | 691 |
| German | 456 |
| American | 431 |
| Scotch-Irish | 219 |
| Arab | 218 |
| Moroccan | 172 |
| Dutch | 134 |
Language
| English Only | 5,248 |
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| Spanish | 31 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,459 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 544 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,763 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Princeton, West Virginia.
