Princeton, North Carolina

Princeton, North Carolina
Location of Princeton, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°28′00″N 78°09′41″W / 35.46667°N 78.16139°W / 35.46667; -78.16139
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyJohnston
Government
 • MayorStacy G. Johnson
Area
 • Total
1.16 sq mi (3.00 km2)
 • Land1.16 sq mi (3.00 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
151 ft (46 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,315
 • Density1,134.5/sq mi (438.05/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
27569
Area code919
FIPS code37-53820
GNIS feature ID2407161
Websitewww.myprincetonnc.com

Princeton is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Princeton had a population of 1,315. Each May the town celebrates Princeton Community Day, a festival dedicated to promoting community involvement and town pride. The town holds municipal elections in November in odd-number years to elect its mayor and town council.