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Princeton city, WV

ZIP 24740 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 24740

24740 has a population of 16,559 with a median age of 38.4 yrs (48.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
89.5%+45% vs US avg
x
Black
2.9%-77% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-91% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.2%-94% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.7%+8% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.2%-12% vs US avg
x
65+
22.0%+35% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.5%-5% vs US avg
x
High school
41.9%+60% vs US avg
x
Some college
25.8%-11% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
21.7%-36% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
45.4%-6% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.6%-12% vs US avg
x
Divorced
16.2%+57% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.9%
x
Diversity Index
19/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
18.7%+63% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.2%+146% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.9%+49% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.5%+45% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.4%+53% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
20.5%+254% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 24740

Poverty Rate
18.7%+63% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.9%+49% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.2%+146% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.4%+53% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.5%+45% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.0%-50% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
22.2%+89% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
20.5%+254% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population16,559
Median age38.4
Poverty rate18.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White89.5%
Hispanic1.2%
Black2.9%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born34.2%