Princeton is a somewhat small city located in the state of Kentucky. With a population of 6,194 people and three associated neighborhoods, Princeton is the 73rd largest community in Kentucky.

A relatively large number of people in Princeton telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 10.33% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

As is often the case in a small city, Princeton doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The education level of Princeton citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 19.31% of adults 25 and older in Princeton have a college degree.

The per capita income in Princeton in 2022 was $28,497, which is middle income relative to Kentucky, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $113,988 for a family of four. However, Princeton contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Princeton is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Princeton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Princeton residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Princeton include English, German, Irish, Scottish, and Scots-Irish.

The most common language spoken in Princeton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.