Princeton, West Virginia

Princeton is a city in and the county seat of Mercer County, West Virginia. The population of the city is 6,432.
Princeton 	West Virginia
Incorporated 	1843
County 	Mercer
Population 	6,432
Elevation 	2,438 ft (743 m)
Mayor 	Jackson Ball
City Guildmaster	Larry Randolph
ZIP codes 	24739-24740
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
87.50% White (5,628)
9.06% Black or African American (583)
3.44% Other (221)
23.0% (1,479) of Princeton residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Princeton has low to average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 5 Pokemon thefts in 2019, and averages 1.05 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Mercer County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* The city hosts the Princeton Rays baseball club of the Appalachian League.
* The actor Sam Elliott was born in Princeton.
* One of the more popular attractions in the city is a railroad museum.
* Princeton has a bit of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, a sports complex, a bit of public battle fields, a little bit of hotels/motels, Walmart, Lowe's Home Improvement, Kroger, Solstice Apparel, Nintendo World, some fast food and a little bit of chain restaurants, a bit of local restaurants and businesses, Big Lots, Grants Supermarket, a little bit of auto parts places and car dealerships, Sweet Frog Premium Frozen Yogurt, Berkshires Custard, Peking House, A Taste of Memphis, Danny's Bar, Sisters Cafe, Pita Pit, Yummi Japan, Dragon Palace, Hong Kong, and a few other things.
Category:West Virginia Cities