Princeton Junction, New Jersey

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Princeton Junction, New Jersey
Image:Princeton junction cdp nj 021.png
Map of Princeton Junction CDP in Mercer County
Coordinates: 40°19′1″N 74°37′29″W / 40.31694, -74.62472
Country United States
State New Jersey
County Mercer
Area
 - Total 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
 - Land 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
 - Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)
Elevation 75 ft (23 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 2,382
 - Density 1,276.9/sq mi (493.0/km²)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 08550
Area code(s) 609
FIPS code 34-60960GR2
GNIS feature ID 0879494GR3

Princeton Junction is also a New Jersey Transit and Amtrak station on the Northeast Corridor line.

Princeton Junction is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within West Windsor Township, in Mercer County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the CDP population was 2,382.

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[edit] Geography

Princeton Junction is located at 40°19′1″N, 74°37′29″W (40.316840, -74.624622)GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.8 km² (1.9 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

There were 842 households out of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.0% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.1% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.14.

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 2,382 people, 842 households, and 681 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 491.8/km² (1,276.9/mi²). There were 858 housing units at an average density of 177.2/km² (460.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 86.99% White, 2.02% African American, 0.13% Native American, 8.86% Asian, 0.76% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.06% of the population.

Historical populations
Census Pop.  %±
19902,362
—
20002,3820.8%
source: [1]

In the CDP the population was spread out with 28.3% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $116,668, and the median income for a family was $127,617. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $58,750 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $44,113. None of the families and 1.5% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 5.3% of those over 64.

[edit] Noted residents

[edit] References

  1. ^ Population Finder: Princeton Junction CDP, New Jersey. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2007-03-18.
  2. ^ Jersey Man to Head Scouts. The New York Times. Retrieved on 2 Aug, 2007.
  3. ^ Weinraub, Bernard. "FILM; An Unusual Choice for the Role of Studio Superhero", The New York Times, July 9, 2000. Accessed November 27, 2007. "As a child, Mr. Singer grew up in Princeton Junction, N.J."

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