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Princeton, WV

Mercer CountyElev. 743 m
Population
5,780
Median home
$115,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
12
Sex offenders
7

Overview

About Princeton

With about 5,780 residents, Princeton is one of West Virginia's notable places. Princeton sits in Mercer County. The median age is 43.4 and the median household income is $44,428. Homes carry a median value of $115,800, and about 54% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (87.1%). Around 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
5,780
Median age
43.4
Median household income
$44,428
Per-capita income
$25,185
Poverty rate
21.4%
High-school grad or higher
90.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
Unemployment
5.1%
Avg. commute
18.9 min
Work from home
8.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White87.1%
Hispanic or Latino0.5%
Black4.1%
Asian0.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts36.8%
Sales & office24.2%
Service15.9%
Production, transportation & material moving13.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$115,800
Median gross rent
$830/mo
Owner-occupied
54%
Median year built
1956
Households
2,580
Avg. household size
2.24

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Princeton has 12 public schools — 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading0%
Math52%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

PIKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
PRINCETON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
PIKEVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
PRINCETON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
GLENWOOD SCHOOL (K-8)Elementary
MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
MERCER ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades 3–5
OAKVALE SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
PRINCETON PRIMARY SCHOOLElementary
STRALEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades 3–5
MERCER COUNTY TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER
SILVER SPRINGS EARLY LEARNING CENTERGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime20% below national
Princeton308
West Virginia282
United States386
↑ 17% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime95% below national
Princeton96
West Virginia1,241
United States1,952
↓ 88% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Princeton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Princeton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Mercer County
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Princeton is in Mercer County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Princeton sits in Mercer County. Elevation ~743 m.

Map of Princeton
Princeton, WV
Where Princeton is
CharlestonHuntingtonMorgantownParkersburgWheelingMartinsburgPrinceton
Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Mercer County CourthouseHale, Dr. James W., HouseMcNutt, Dr. Robert B., HousePrinceton Post Office
Notable people from Princeton
Rod ThornWilliam EskridgeJohn WoodsDon CaruthGreg KeatleyKen KendrickDale BaileyEric PorterfieldEarl WhebyWillard R. Laughon
People searches in Princeton
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Bluefield (10 mi)Welch (27 mi)Beckley (28 mi)Oak Hill (42 mi)Lewisburg (47 mi)Fayetteville (48 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Princeton, WV (7)

Public sex-offender registry records for Princeton, West Virginia.

Paul Stevenson Adams, 73
Princeton · Mercer County · 24740
Paul Douglas Thompson, 69
Princeton · Mercer County · 24740
Charles D Walker, 61
Princeton · Mercer County · 24740
Jason Devon Williams, 42
Princeton · Mercer County · 24740
Daniel Henderson Thomas, 70
Princeton · Mercer County · 24739
Michael Ray Williams Ii, 43
Princeton · Mercer County · 24740
Robert Ferrell Thompson Sr, 78
Princeton · Mercer County · 24740

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Princeton — frequently asked

What is the population of Princeton, West Virginia?
Princeton has a population of about 5,780, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Princeton?
The median home value in Princeton is $115,800, and the median gross rent is $830/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Princeton safe? What is the crime rate?
Princeton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 308 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Princeton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Mercer County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, landslide, lightning.
How many schools are in Princeton?
Princeton has 12 public schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Princeton?
Public registry data lists 7 registered sex offenders in or near Princeton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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