Princeton North, New Jersey facts for kids
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Princeton North, New Jersey
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Mount Lucas and Laurel Roads in Princeton North
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Map of Princeton North in Mercer County. Inset: Location of Mercer County in New Jersey.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Mercer |
| Borough | Princeton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.2 km2 (1.6 sq mi) |
| • Land | 4.2 km2 (1.6 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.0 km2 (0.0 sq mi) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 4,528 |
| • Density | 1,079.8/km2 (2,796.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| FIPS code | 34-60990 |
Princeton North, also called North Princeton, is a small community in Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey. It is not an official town but a part of a larger area.
In the year 2000, about 4,528 people lived here. At that time, it was called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it was a special area set up by the government just for counting people. However, this special status was removed in 2010. Princeton North is located in what used to be called Princeton Township.
Exploring Princeton North's Location
Princeton North is located in the state of New Jersey. It is found at specific geographic coordinates. These are 40.361506 degrees North and 74.651988 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau measures the size of places. They found that Princeton North covers an area of about 4.2 square kilometers (1.6 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Princeton North?
Let's look at how the population of Princeton North has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 4,506 | — | |
| 1970 | 5,488 | 21.8% | |
| 1980 | 4,814 | −12.3% | |
| 1990 | 4,386 | −8.9% | |
| 2000 | 4,528 | 3.2% | |
| Population sources: 1960-1980 | |||
In the year 2000, there were 4,528 people living in Princeton North. These people lived in 1,778 homes, and 1,264 of these were families. The area had about 1,079 people per square kilometer. There were also 1,831 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Princeton North were White (81.56%). Other groups included African American (5.72%), Asian (5.94%), and people from other backgrounds. About 8.39% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (31.4%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (60.9%) were married couples. About 23.7% of all homes had people living alone. The average home had 2.55 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 23.1% were under 18 years old. About 19.7% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Princeton North was 44 years old.
In 2000, the average income for a household was about $92,725. For families, it was about $109,118. A small number of families (3.4%) and people (6.0%) lived below the poverty line. This included some children under 18.
