Princeton, Iowa facts for kids
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Princeton, Iowa
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Princeton on the Mississippi
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Location of Princeton, Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Scott |
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| • City | 3.26 sq mi (8.45 km2) |
| • Land | 3.26 sq mi (8.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
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| • City | 923 |
| • Density | 283.04/sq mi (109.29/km2) |
| • Metro | 382,630 (135th) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52768
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-64740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460455 |
Princeton is a small city in Scott County, Iowa, United States. It's a friendly community located along the Mississippi River. In 2020, about 923 people called Princeton home.
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Princeton's Past: A Look at History
The first people known to settle in the Princeton area were two brothers, Giles and Haswell Pineo, around 1836. By 1838, the area, then called Elizabeth City, had its first store. There was also a ferry to cross the nearby Wapsipinicon River.
The city we know as Princeton was officially planned in 1852. It became an incorporated city in 1860. That same year, train service to Chicago began, connecting Princeton to a bigger city. Samuel Porter was the first mayor, elected in 1858. At that time, fewer than 500 people lived there.
For many years, two main businesses were important to Princeton. One was Farmers Savings Bank, which started in 1908. The other was Boll's General Store, founded by Henry "Heinie" Boll in 1922. Farmers Savings Bank is now part of Blackhawk Bank & Trust. Boll's Store closed in 1997, and its building is now the Community Center.
Education for children in the area started simply. First, they learned in a log cabin, then in a converted barn. In 1866, a stone building became the school. Princeton joined the North Scott Community School District in 1956. Today, students attend Virgil Grissom Elementary School, which opened in 1967.
Churches have been a part of Princeton for a long time. Methodist and Presbyterian churches started holding services in 1840. Lutherans began services in 1852. Today, Zion Lutheran Church and Princeton Presbyterian Church serve the community. They are part of a group of churches that work together in the area.
Where is Princeton? Geography Facts
Princeton is located in Iowa. Its exact spot on a map is 41.673282 degrees north and -90.342953 degrees west.
The city covers a total area of about 2.56 square miles (6.63 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits itself.
Learning in Princeton: Schools and Education
Princeton is part of the North Scott Community School District. This school district covers a large area of about 220 square miles (570 square kilometers) in northern Scott County. A board of seven members manages the district. They meet regularly to make decisions about the schools.
Younger students from Princeton, McCausland, and nearby rural areas go to Virgil Grissom Elementary School. This school is located on the west side of Princeton. Older students attend either North Scott Junior High or North Scott High School. Both of these schools are located in the nearby city of Eldridge.
Who Lives in Princeton? Population Information
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Princeton's Population in 2020
According to the 2020 census, there were 923 people living in Princeton. These people lived in 378 households. About 254 of these households were families.
The population density was about 283 people per square mile. Most residents, about 93.4%, identified as White. About 3.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Princeton was 43.0 years old. About 25.1% of the residents were under 20 years old. About 18.9% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more males (51.0%) than females (49.0%).
See also
In Spanish: Princeton (Iowa) para niños
