Princeton City, West Virginia
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 6347 people, 2967 households, and 1662 families residing in the city. The population density was 2116.6 people per square mile (817.22/km˛), it is West Virginia's 43rd most densely populated city. There were 3371 housing units at an average density of 1123.7 per square mile (433.86/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.09 persons, and the average family size was 2.79 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 18.4% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 25.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 123.2 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 128.7 females. The median age is 44.7 years, The median age of males was 41 years, for females the median age was 48.1 years. The racial makeup of the city was 5841 White, 394 Black or African American, 19 American Indian, 27 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 53 from two or more races and 12 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $21736, it is the 61st poorest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $32443, making it the 155th wealthiest city by median family income among the West Virginia. The per capita income for the city was $14931, it would be the 145th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The median income of city was $18342, Males have a median income of $20975 versus $15887 for females.
In 2000, 1218 pupils and students, of which 50.08% are male and 49.92% are female, 19.19% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 9.2% nursery or pri school, 3.86% kindergarten, 45.07% elementary school, 27.26% high school and 14.61% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 6347 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 6389 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 6381 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 6282 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 6284 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 6263 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 6236 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 6209 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 6200 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 6237 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 6261 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 55 | 57 | 112 |
| Kindergarten | 40 | 7 | 47 |
| Elementary school | 224 | 325 | 549 |
| High school | 152 | 180 | 332 |
| College or graduate school | 139 | 39 | 178 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton city, West Virginia | $21736 | $32443 | $14931 |
| Mercer County, West Virginia | $26628 | $33524 | $15564 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |