Princeton (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Princeton, Wisconsin
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Location of Princeton, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Green Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.6 sq mi (92.3 km2) |
| • Land | 35.3 sq mi (91.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
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| • Total | 1,540 |
| • Density | 43.6/sq mi (16.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-65625 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583987 |
Princeton is a town located in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,540 people lived there. The main City of Princeton is actually inside this larger town area. You can also find a small community called Green Lake Terrace within the town.
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Geography of Princeton
Princeton covers an area of about 35.6 square miles (92.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.3 square miles (91.5 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers) is water, which makes up a small part of the town's total area.
People and Population
In the year 2000, there were 1,540 people living in Princeton. These people lived in 650 different homes. About 462 of these homes were families. The town had about 43.6 people per square mile (16.8 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Princeton were White (about 98.12%). A small number were Black (0.39%), Native American (0.32%), or Asian (0.06%). Some people were from other backgrounds or had mixed backgrounds. About 0.91% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Homes and Families
Out of all the homes in Princeton, about 26.2% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (62.5%) were married couples living together. About 25.1% of all homes were single people living alone. Also, 10.0% of homes had someone 65 years or older living by themselves.
The average home had about 2.37 people. For families, the average size was about 2.81 people.
Age Groups
The people in Princeton were spread out across different age groups.
- About 22.0% were under 18 years old.
- About 4.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 20.1% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Princeton was 44 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 111 males.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a home in Princeton was $37,340 per year. For families, the average income was $47,500 per year. Men generally earned more, with an average income of $34,097, while women earned about $24,375. The average income per person in the town was $20,003.
About 5.7% of families and 8.2% of all people in Princeton lived below the poverty line. This included 11.6% of those under 18 and 4.4% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Princeton (condado de Green Lake, Wisconsin) para niños
