How long do people stay in their homes in Princeton, MO?
29.2% (±8.6 points) of households in Princeton, MO moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
13.4% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 29.2% (±8.6 points)
- Since before 2000
- 13.4%
When households in Princeton moved in
| Moved in | Princeton | Mercer County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 6.3% (±4.1 points) | 3.9% | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 22.9% (±7.6 points) | 15.1% | 20.2% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 41.6% (±8.3 points) | 39.3% | 40.0% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 15.8% (±6.4 points) | 17.0% | 16.5% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 7.9% (±5.4 points) | 12.8% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 5.5% (±3.6 points) | 11.9% | 9.2% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Princeton, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is higher than in Mercer County (19.0%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (24.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Princeton
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton | — | 29.2% (±8.6 points) | — |
| Morgan Township | 2.8 mi | 29.2% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Mercer County) | 5.8 mi | 24.4% (±30.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Mercer County) | 5.9 mi | 14.3% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ravanna Township | 8.2 mi | 0.0% (±54.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mercer | 8.5 mi | 7.7% (±6.3 points) | Lower |
| Marion Township (Mercer County) | 9.0 mi | 6.8% (±4.2 points) | Lower |
| Madison Township (Mercer County) | 9.2 mi | 0.0% (±62.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cainsville | 10 mi | 17.3% (±30.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mercer, MO (7.7%), Marion Township (Mercer County), MO (6.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Mercer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Somerset Township | 45.7% (±28.6 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Princeton | 29.2% (±8.6 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Morgan Township | 29.2% (±8.3 points) |
| 4 | Washington Township (Mercer County) | 24.4% (±30.7 points) |
| 5 | Harrison Township (Mercer County) | 14.3% (±16.3 points) |
| 6 | Medicine Township (Mercer County) | 11.4% (±54.0 points) |
| 7 | Mercer | 7.7% (±6.3 points) |
| 8 | Marion Township (Mercer County) | 6.8% (±4.2 points) |
Showing 8 of 12 places in Mercer County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Princeton
How often do people move in Princeton?
29.2% of households in Princeton, MO moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Princeton have?
13.4% of households in Princeton have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Princeton city, Missouri (place:59942, in state:29).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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