Princeton, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Princeton, Kansas
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Location within Franklin County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Franklin |
| Founded | 1869 |
| Incorporated | 1921 |
| Named for | Princeton, Illinois |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 248 |
| • Density | 709/sq mi (272.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66078
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-57725 |
| GNIS ID | 2396282 |
Princeton is a small city located in Franklin County, Kansas, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community.
In 2020, about 248 people lived in Princeton. This makes it a smaller city, but it has an interesting history and a unique location.
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History of Princeton
Princeton began around 1869. It grew because a railroad was built through the area. The city was named after another city called Princeton, Illinois.
The railroad tracks are no longer used for trains in Princeton. Instead, these old tracks have been turned into a fun path called the Prairie Spirit rail trail. This trail is great for walking or biking!
Where is Princeton Located?
Princeton is located at a specific spot on the map: 38.488387 degrees North and 95.270357 degrees West. This helps us find it precisely.
The city covers a total area of about 0.33 square miles (which is about 0.85 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
Princeton has seen its population change over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 103 | — | |
| 1930 | 210 | — | |
| 1940 | 187 | −11.0% | |
| 1950 | 177 | −5.3% | |
| 1960 | 174 | −1.7% | |
| 1970 | 159 | −8.6% | |
| 1980 | 244 | 53.5% | |
| 1990 | 275 | 12.7% | |
| 2000 | 317 | 15.3% | |
| 2010 | 277 | −12.6% | |
| 2020 | 248 | −10.5% | |
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Princeton's Population in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 248 people living in Princeton. There were 109 households, which are like homes where people live. Most of the people living in Princeton were white.
About 25.8% of the people were under 18 years old. This means there are quite a few kids and teenagers in Princeton! The average age of people in the city was about 41.8 years old.
Education in Princeton
Princeton is part of the Central Heights USD 288 school district. The main office for this school district is in Richmond. The school's mascot is the Central Heights Vikings.
Before 1965, Princeton had its own schools. The mascot for Princeton High School was the Princeton Orioles. However, these schools closed when the school districts were combined.
See also
In Spanish: Princeton (Kansas) para niños
