Country United States County Mercer Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) Elevation 18 m Zip code 08550 Population 2,382 (2000) | State New Jersey Township West Windsor FIPS code 3460960 Area 4.799 km² Area code Area code 609 | |
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Restaurants Shanghai Bun, Pj's Pancake House, Brother's Pizza, Sultan Wok Chinese - Sushi & T, AlJon's Pizza & Sub Shop | ||
Princeton Junction is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within West Windsor Township, in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 2,465.
Contents
- Map of Princeton Junction West Windsor Township NJ USA
- Geography
- Census 2010
- Census 2000
- Business and industry
- Education
- Notable people
- References
Map of Princeton Junction, West Windsor Township, NJ, USA
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 1.853 square miles (4.801 km2), including 1.826 square miles (4.730 km2) of land and 0.027 square miles (0.071 km2) of water (1.48%).
Princeton Junction's name comes from the train station of the same name, now on the Amtrak and New Jersey Transit Northeast Corridor. The station is the junction between this main line and a spur served by the "Dinky" train, run by New Jersey Transit, to Princeton itself.
Census 2010
The 2010 United States Census counted 2,465 people, 921 households, and 696.3 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,349.8 per square mile (521.2/km2). The CDP contained 940 housing units at an average density of 514.7 per square mile (198.7/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 74.81% (1,844) White, 2.43% (60) Black or African American, 0.16% (4) Native American, 18.62% (459) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 1.42% (35) from other races, and 2.56% (63) from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 5.44% (134) of the population.
Out of a total of 921 households, 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.6% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the CDP, 25.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 30.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.3 years. For every 100 females the census counted 95.3 males, but for 100 females at least 18 years old, it was 90.2 males.
Census 2000
As of the 2000 United States Census 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.
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.
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.
Business and industry
At the turn of the century two of Princeton Junction's landmark retailers closed. One was Lick-It ice cream, a tiny kiosk-like yellow building that served ice cream to walk-in and drive-through customers, always including a trademark nonpareil in the ice cream. Also, the family-owned Lucar Hardware store shut down due to competition with superstores like Home Depot and Lowe's Hardware. Competition was not the only factor, however. The owners sought to retire, and the land had become more valuable. The site is now occupied by PNC Bank.
In 2008-2009, Princeton Junction saw the further closure of a number of businesses that had been longtime fixtures. Among the most significant is the closure of an Acme Supermarket, which had been an anchor tenant in the Windsor Plaza Shopping Center for 50 years. Other closures (of Chicken Holiday fast food shop, a paint store and an Asian restaurant) were prompted to make way for the construction of a new Rite Aid store.
Some residents blame the 'deterioration' of the central Princeton Junction area on a lack of political consensus.
Education
The Wilberforce School, a Classical Christian school, moved to new facilities in Princeton Junction in 2014. Founded in 2005, the school has grown quickly to include K-12 and seeks to provide a distinctly Christian education characterized by academic excellence and joyful discovery within a classical framework. Its student body consistently ranks in the 95th percentile in math and 92nd percentile in verbal compared to national norms.
Notable people
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Princeton Junction include: