Princeton, Minnesota
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Princeton is a city in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,933 at the 2000 census. While most residents are within Mille Lacs County, the city limits extend into Sherburne County.
[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.5 km² (4.4 mi²). 11.5 km² (4.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.23% is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 3,933 people, 1,624 households, and 998 families residing in the city. The population density was 342.8/km² (887.7/mi²). There were 1,670 housing units at an average density of 145.6/km² (376.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.27% White, 0.13% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.89% of the population.
There were 1,624 households out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 83.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,216, and the median income for a family was $42,558. Males had a median income of $31,684 versus $22,009 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,381. About 2.7% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Trivia
Hometown of former American professional wrestler and minor politician Bob Backlund.
home of the princeton speedway 1/4 mile dirt track racing every firday night in the summer months
Section7AAAA Football Champions four years in a row.
