Princeton Meadows, New Jersey facts for kids
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Princeton Meadows, New Jersey
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Location of Princeton Meadows in Middlesex County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Middlesex County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
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 Princeton Meadows, New Jersey
Location in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Princeton Meadows, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Princeton Meadows, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex |
| Township | Plainsboro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.59 sq mi (6.71 km2) |
| • Land | 2.55 sq mi (6.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) 1.79% |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,776 |
| • Density | 5,794.5/sq mi (2,237.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| Area code(s) | 609 |
| FIPS code | 34-60975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02389709 |
Princeton Meadows is a community in Plainsboro Township, New Jersey. It is located in Middlesex County. This area is also known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2010, about 13,834 people lived here.
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Where is Princeton Meadows Located?
Princeton Meadows is in the state of New Jersey, in the United States. It is part of Plainsboro Township. The community covers a total area of about 2.1 square miles (5.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live in Princeton Meadows?
The number of people living in Princeton Meadows has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 13,436 | — | |
| 2010 | 13,834 | 3.0% | |
| 2020 | 14,776 | 6.8% | |
| Population sources: 2000 2010 2020 |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the 2010 United States census counted 13,834 people in Princeton Meadows. These people lived in 5,976 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 3,448 of these households were families.
The community had about 6,290 housing units. A housing unit is a house, apartment, or other place where people live.
Who Lives in Princeton Meadows?
The people living in Princeton Meadows come from many different backgrounds. In 2010, the population included:
- About 38% White people
- About 10% Black or African American people
- About 46% Asian people
- A small number of Native American and Pacific Islander people
- About 2% from other races
- About 3% from two or more races
Also, about 7.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Many households in Princeton Meadows have children. In 2010, about 34% of households had children under 18 years old.
- About 47% of households were married couples living together.
- About 8% had a female head of household with no husband present.
- About 42% were non-family households, meaning people living alone or with roommates.
The average household had about 2.3 people. The average family had about 3.1 people.
Age Groups
The community has people of all ages:
- About 24% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 41% were between 25 and 44 years old. This is often a time when people are starting careers and families.
- About 24% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 4% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Princeton Meadows was about 33.2 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Princeton Meadows para niños
