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Princeton, IL

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Population
7,674
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
718 ft
Median Home Value
$134,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$782/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$61,946
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Princeton in context.

OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityOttawa, Illinois33 miles away · 18,684 residents.

About Princeton

Princeton is a city and the county seat of Bureau County, Illinois, operating within the Ottawa micropolitan area. Established by New England settlers and celebrated for its annual Homestead Festival parade, the community of approximately 7,975 is served by the local district and is home to the historic 1867 Princeton High School for public education.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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