Princeton, Kansas

About Princeton

Princeton, KS is a tiny community located in eastern Kansas with an estimated population of 251.

Officially, Princeton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.39 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 644 residents per square mile.

📰 Princeton News Today

• Joseph "Joe" Tucker Obituary Jul 2, 2026 - Dengel & Son Mortuary - Crematory Dengel & Son · Jul 2
• Bidunga, No. 25 Kansas pull away for 76-57 win over Princeton kuathletics.com · Nov 15
• Historic bridge collapse diverts traffic in Franklin County KCTV · Apr 25
• Family drives into sinkhole on 96-year-old Franklin County, Kansas, bridge kmbc.com · Apr 27
• KU basketball vs. Princeton Tigers: Probable starters, TV & tipoff time Kansas City Star · Nov 15

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Princeton Unique

• One of 18 places in the US named Princeton — but the Kansas one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in eastern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Princeton

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