Princeton, South Carolina

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Population in 2010: 62.
Population change since 2000: -4.6%
Males: 32  (53.1%)
Females: 30  (46.9%)
Median resident age:

49.0 years
South Carolina median age:

40.2 years

Zip code: 29654

Estimated median household income in 2021: $89,693 (it was $53,750 in 2000)
Princeton:

$89,693
SC:

$59,318

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $46,500 (it was $25,769 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $97,608 (it was $45,600 in 2000)
Princeton:

$97,608
SC:

$213,500
March 2022 cost of living index in Princeton: 76.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 0.0%

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Ancestries: English (100.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 751 feet

Land area: 0.75 square miles.

Population density: 83 people per square mile   (very low).

Princeton, South Carolina map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Princeton CDP:

0.8% ($350)
South Carolina:

0.6% ($510)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Greenville, SC (24.7 miles , pop. 56,002).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Charlotte, NC (96.1 miles , pop. 540,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (546.7 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Honea Path, SC (2.7 miles ),
Ware Shoals, SC (2.7 miles ),
Woodville, SC (2.8 miles ),
Donalds, SC (3.0 miles ),
Ware Place, SC (3.3 miles ),
Belton, SC (3.5 miles ),
Gray Court, SC (3.5 miles ),
Due West, SC (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 34.50 N, Longitude: 82.29 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 864

Distribution of median household income in Princeton, SC in 2021
Distribution of house value in Princeton, SC in 2021

Princeton satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.5%
South Carolina:

3.4%

Average climate in Princeton, South Carolina

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Princeton, South Carolina average temperatures Princeton, South Carolina average precipitation Princeton, South Carolina humidity Princeton, South Carolina wind speed Princeton, South Carolina snowfall Princeton, South Carolina sunshine Princeton, South Carolina clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 46.0. This is significantly better than average.

City:

46.0
U.S.:

74.2
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2009 was 0.245. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.245
U.S.:

0.267
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2009 was 9.38. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 15.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.38
U.S.:

5.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2008 was 1.38. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 15.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.38
U.S.:

1.79
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 25.8. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 13.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

25.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 11.5. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 17.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.5
U.S.:

8.5
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 0.00025. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00025
U.S.:

0.00984

Tornado activity:

Princeton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Carolina state average. It is 18% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/31/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.9 miles away from the Princeton place center killed 7 people and injured 30 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 12/13/1973, a category F4 tornado 26.7 miles away from the place center killed 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Princeton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Carolina state average. It is 7% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 44.8 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 152.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 338.5 miles away from Princeton center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 130.7 miles away from Princeton center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 190.6 miles away from the city center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 165.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Laurens County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 3, Storms: 3, Floods: 2, Ice Storms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Princeton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Princeton:

  • WARE SHOALS I COMMUNITY RES. (Hospital, about 7 miles away; WARE SHOALS, SC)
  • FOUNTAIN INN COMMUNITY RESIDEN (Hospital, about 7 miles away; FOUNTAIN INN, SC)
  • FMC SERVICES OF BELTON HONEA PATH (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; HONEA PATH, SC)
  • MARION P. CARNELL (Hospital, about 8 miles away; WARE SHOALS, SC)
  • FMC FOUNTAIN INN / GRAY COURT (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; FOUNTAIN INN, SC)
  • HUGHES STREET COMMUNITY RES (Hospital, about 15 miles away; FOUNTAIN INN, SC)
  • LAURENS DISTRICT HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 15 miles away; LAURENS, SC)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Princeton:

  • Anderson University (about 21 miles; Anderson, SC; Full-time enrollment: 2,510)
  • Lander University (about 22 miles; Greenwood, SC; FT enrollment: 2,870)
  • Piedmont Technical College (about 23 miles; Greenwood, SC; FT enrollment: 4,831)
  • Greenville Technical College (about 23 miles; Greenville, SC; FT enrollment: 9,859)
  • Bob Jones University (about 27 miles; Greenville, SC; FT enrollment: 3,308)
  • Tri-County Technical College (about 31 miles; Pendleton, SC; FT enrollment: 5,174)
  • Furman University (about 31 miles; Greenville, SC; FT enrollment: 2,988)

Points of interest:

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Church in Princeton: New Bethlehem Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Laurens County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.8 people
South Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

81.8%
Whole state:

67.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Princeton:

Marital status in Princeton, SC
  • Never married: 33.0%
  • Now married: 67.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Princeton:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.4
South Carolina average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Princeton, SC (based on Laurens County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant29,530105
Black Protestant5,38723
Mainline Protestant5,20141
Catholic3962
Other452
None25,978-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
Here:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 19
Laurens County:

2.73 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 32
Laurens County:

4.60 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 26
This county:

3.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Laurens County:

12.0%
South Carolina:

10.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

32.9%
State:

29.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Laurens County:

14.7%
State:

13.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Princeton:

  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCSZ (1070 AM; 50 kW; SANS SOUCI, SC; Owner: WHYZ RADIO, L.P.)
  • WRIX (1020 AM; daytime; 10 kW; HOMELAND PARK, SC; Owner: AM 1020 INCORPORATED)
  • WBCU (1460 AM; 50 kW; UNION, SC)
  • WBAJ (890 AM; daytime; 50 kW; BLYTHEWOOD, SC; Owner: FAMILY FIRST)
  • WFGW (1010 AM; 50 kW; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WCZZ (1090 AM; daytime; 5 kW; GREENWOOD, SC; Owner: KEENE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.)
  • WCEO (840 AM; daytime; 50 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • WANS (1280 AM; 5 kW; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: FM 103 INC.)
  • WYRD (1330 AM; 5 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: ENTERCOM GREENVILLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBT (1110 AM; 50 kW; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATNS CO. OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WTBI (1540 AM; daytime; 10 kW; PICKENS, SC; Owner: TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS)
  • WGVL (1440 AM; 5 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Princeton:

  • WROQ (101.1 FM; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: OBC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSSL-FM (100.5 FM; GRAY COURT, SC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJMZ-FM (107.3 FM; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WMUU-FM (94.5 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: WMUU, INC.)
  • WEPR (90.1 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WESC-FM (92.5 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSPA-FM (98.9 FM; SPARTANBURG, SC; Owner: ENTERCOM GREENVILLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • WFBC-FM (93.7 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: ENTERCOM GREENVILLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • WLFJ-FM (89.3 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WBZT-FM (96.7 FM; MAULDIN, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTPT (93.3 FM; FOREST CITY, NC; Owner: UPSTATE BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WRIX-FM (103.1 FM; HONEA PATH, SC; Owner: FM 103, INC.)
  • WMYI (102.5 FM; HENDERSONVILLE, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKSF (99.9 FM; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEPC (88.5 FM; BELTON, SC; Owner: TOCCOA FALLS COLLEGE)
  • WHZT (98.1 FM; SENECA, SC; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WTBI-FM (91.7 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: TABERNACLE BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE)
  • W274AE (102.7 FM; GREENWOOD, SC; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WZSN (103.5 FM; GREENWOOD, SC; Owner: KEENE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Princeton:

  • WBSC-TV (Channel 40; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: ANDERSON (WFBC-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WNEH (Channel 38; GREENWOOD, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • W65DS (Channel 65; HONEA PATH, SC; Owner: CAROLINA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W22AC (Channel 22; HARTWELL & ROYSTON, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WHNS (Channel 21; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • W50CL (Channel 50; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WRET-TV (Channel 49; SPARTANBURG, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WSQY-LP (Channel 66; SPARTANBURG, SC; Owner: ASHEVILLE MEDIA GROUP, LLC)

Princeton fatal accident list:

Sep 18, 2012 07:00 AM, Us-25, Gin Mill Rd, Lat: 34.495928, Lon: -82.286981, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 154ft / 46.6mTotal length
  • $2,395,000Total costs
  • 6,700Total average daily traffic
  • 657Total average daily truck traffic
  • 10,390Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Princeton, SC - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Princeton, SC

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

32 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Princeton)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • SITE 137, 1 Mi Nw (Lat: 34.510250 Lon: -82.297389), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 124 m, Call Sign: WRVK966, Licensee ID: L01567885,
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.237 MHz, 928.237 MHz, Grant Date: 12/05/2022, Expiration Date: 12/05/2032, Certifier: Bryant Reimann, Registrant: Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co., LLC, 2295 Chhipeta Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, Phone: (801) 584-6068, Email:
  • HONEA PATH, 1.0 Miles Nw (Lat: 34.511222 Lon: -82.297333), Overall height: 122.8 m, Call Sign: WAH515,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.90 MHz, 6256.50 MHz, 6226.90 MHz, 6256.50 MHz, 6286.20 MHz, 6315.90 MHz, 6286.20 MHz, 6315.90 MHz, 6345.50 MHz, 6375.20 MHz... (+4 more), Grant Date: 01/25/2011, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/18/2014, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2004
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$66,960
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$37,940
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 9802.00

Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Princeton, SC
  • 68.4%Electricity
  • 31.6%Utility gas


Princeton compared to South Carolina state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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