Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton: Private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey, United States
About
Princeton is a city located in the county of Mercer in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,307. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 30,879 inhabitants.
The city was created 278 years ago in 1745.
Quick Facts about Princeton
| Population : | 30,879 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Mercer County |
| Different from : | Providence College |
| Instagram username : | princeton |
| Twitter username : | princeton |
| Postal code : | 08544-0070 |
| Altitude : | 203 feet / 62 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1746 (278 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:19:31 (21st December 2024) |
| Population growth : | 60.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Princeton is located at 40°20'55"N 74°39'33"W (40.3487200, -74.6590500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Princeton
Demographics
The population of Princeton increased by 60.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 12,307 | - | census |
| 2011 | 28,086 | 56.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 29,388 | 4.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 29,714 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 29,661 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 30,115 | 1.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 31,002 | 2.86% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 31,368 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 31,270 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 31,187 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 30,879 | -1% | estimation process |
Princeton zip code is 08540.
County name: Mercer, County
fips: 34021
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Schools in Princeton
College & universities near Princeton, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 186131 | Princeton University | Princeton (NJ) | 08544-0070 |
| 186122 | Princeton Theological Seminary | Princeton (NJ) | 08542-0803 |
| 186283 | Rider University | Lawrenceville (NJ) | 08648-3099 |
| 185509 | Mercer County Community College | West Windsor (NJ) | 08550-3407 |
| 475024 | Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville | Lawrenceville (NJ) | 08648 |
Stations (29)
Amtrak & bus stations near Princeton, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
| TRE | Trenton Transit Center | 72 South Clinton Avenue | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| CWH | Cornwells Heights | 700 Station Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Princeton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Palmer Square New Post Office | Princeton (NJ) | 08542 |
| Princeton Post Office | Princeton (NJ) | 08540 |
| Kingston Post Office | Kingston (NJ) | 08528 |
| Princeton Junction Post Office | Princeton Junction (NJ) | 08550 |
| Plainsbor Post Office | Plainsboro (NJ) | 08536 |
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Other cities in Mercer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mercer County , NJ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 82,957 | The capital of New Jersey. |
| Ewing | 36,442 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey |
| Lawrence | 32,595 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey |
| West Windsor | 28,517 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States |
| Robbinsville | 14,495 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey |
| White Horse | 9,494 | Census designated place in New Jersey |
| Twin Rivers | 7,443 | Neighborhood |
| Prospect Park | 5,817 | Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Hightstown | 5,276 | Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey |
| Pennington | 2,607 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Princeton Junction | 2,465 | Town |
| Hopewell | 1,897 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey |
| Millstone | 410 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Princeton distances to largest New Jersey cities
