Princeton, California
| Princeton | |
|---|---|
| census-designated place | |
  Princeton Location in California | |
| Coordinates: 39°24′12″N 122°00′36″W / 39.40333°N 122.01000°WCoordinates: 39°24′12″N 122°00′36″W / 39.40333°N 122.01000°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 California |
| County | Colusa County |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 1.836 sq mi (4.756 km2) |
| • Land | 1.836 sq mi (4.756 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation[2] | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 303 |
| • Density | 170/sq mi (64/km2) |
| Time zone | Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
| • Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| ZIP Code | 95970 |
| Area code(s) | 530 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1659436, 2583118 |
Princeton (formerly, Ket-tee) is a census-designated place[3] in Colusa County, California. It lies at an elevation of 82 feet (25 m). Its ZIP code is 95970 and its area code is 530. Princeton's population was 303 at the 2010 census.
Demographics
The 2010 United States Census[4] reported that Princeton had a population of 303. The population density was 165.0 people per square mile (63.7/km²). The racial makeup of Princeton was 217 (71.6%) White, 0 (0.0%) African American, 10 (3.3%) Native American, 1 (0.3%) Asian, 1 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 70 (23.1%) from other races, and 4 (1.3%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 93 persons (30.7%).
The Census reported that 303 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 124 households, out of which 32 (25.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 70 (56.5%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 11 (8.9%) had a female householder with no husband present, 7 (5.6%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 9 (7.3%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 2 (1.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 25 households (20.2%) were made up of individuals and 11 (8.9%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44. There were 88 families (71.0% of all households); the average family size was 2.78.
The population was spread out with 60 people (19.8%) under the age of 18, 23 people (7.6%) aged 18 to 24, 59 people (19.5%) aged 25 to 44, 112 people (37.0%) aged 45 to 64, and 49 people (16.2%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.1 years. For every 100 females there were 103.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.5 males.
There were 158 housing units at an average density of 86.1 per square mile (33.2/km²), of which 83 (66.9%) were owner-occupied, and 41 (33.1%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.7%. 196 people (64.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 107 people (35.3%) lived in rental housing units.
Politics
In the state legislature, Princeton is in the 4th Senate District, represented by Republican Jim Nielsen,[5] and the 3rd Assembly District, represented by Republican James Gallagher.[6] Federally, Princeton is in California's 3rd congressional district, represented by Democrat John Garamendi.[7]
Education
Princeton has a high school and elementary school, both of which have an enrollment of little over 100 students each.
References
- ↑ "2010 Census U.S. Gazetteer Files – Places – California". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "Princeton". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Princeton, California
- ↑ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Princeton CDP". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
- ↑ "Senators". State of California. Retrieved March 21, 2013.
- ↑ "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved March 21, 2013.
- ↑ "California's 3rd Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
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