Princeton, California

Quick Statistics

Princeton is a community in Colusa County, California, home to about 365 people spread across 1.5 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $41,875 a year, and a typical home is worth about $295,800. About 19.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 20 percent over the past decade.

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365
Total Population
▲ up 20% since 2012
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1.46 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$41,875
Median Personal Income
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$295,800
Median Home Value
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19.9%
College Educated
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91.0%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 15.2 points since 2010
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Princeton ranks number 1,281 of 1,570 in population, number 1,179 in median household income, number 1,145 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Princeton typically top out near 92°F in July, while January nights average about 38°F. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Princeton
# Town Distance Population
1.Willows, CA12.4 mi.6,190
2.Maxwell, CA12.7 mi.1,245
3.Colusa, CA13.9 mi.6,505
4.Richvale, CA15.7 mi.145
5.Biggs, CA16.3 mi.2,307
6.Gridley, CA17.4 mi.7,330
7.Artois, CA18.4 mi.336
8.Williams, CA18.5 mi.5,585
Frequently Asked Questions About Princeton

What is the population of Princeton, California?
Princeton has a population of about 365 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Princeton, California in?
Princeton is located in Colusa County, California.

What is the median home value in Princeton, California?
The median home value in Princeton is about $295,800, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Princeton, California?
The median personal income in Princeton is about $41,875 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Princeton, California?
Since 1950, 4 tornadoes have been recorded in Colusa County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Princeton, California?
Typical July highs run about 92 degrees and January lows about 38 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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