Princeton is a city in West Virginia state in USA with a population of 5740 residents.. The poverty rate of Princeton is 18.9%, which is 35% higher than national average. The typical household in Princeton earns $41925 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 63.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Princeton, only 86% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Princeton remained 8.8%, which is 87% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Princeton, only 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 29% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Princeton is 81, which is 19% lower than national average. Median home value in Princeton is $99100 , which is 57% lower than national average. While median income in Princeton remained $41925, which is 38% lower than national average.