Information on Princeton, Mercer County
The City of Princeton is located in the state of West Virginia, in Mercer County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Princeton City HALL, Mercer County
| Princeton City Hall's address | Princeton Princeton Municipal Building 100 COURTHOUSE ROAD PRINCETON WV 24740 United States | |
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| Phone number of Princeton City Hall | Not available | |
| Princeton, WV email | Not available | |
| Princeton official website | cityofprinceton.org | |
| Mayor of Princeton | ||
| Mercer County, West Virginia: Vital Records | Princeton vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your West Virginia birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Princeton
What county is Princeton WV in?Princeton, WV is located in Mercer County |
Where is Princeton, West Virginia ?Princeton lies in Mercer County in the southeastern part of West Virginia, United States. It is situated near the Virginia border and serves as the county seat. The town is located along U.S. Route 460 and is about 15 miles northeast of Bluefield, another significant city in the region. |
Princeton administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mercer - other counties in West Virginia |
Demography of Princeton
| Name of Princeton inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 6 347 inhabitants | 21 / 3 908 | ||
| Population density in Princeton | 2 083,5 pop/sq mi (804,4 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Princeton, WV
Where to apply for a passport in Princeton, WV? There are 1 passport offices in Princeton, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| PRINCETON POST OFFICE | 1000 MERCER STREET | 3044253075 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Princeton
There are 9 bank branches in Princeton.
New Peoples Bank, Inc. is the most popular bank in Princeton with 2 branch offices, followed by First Community Bank with 2 branch offices and then Summit Community Bank, Inc with 2 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Princeton:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Peoples Bank, Inc. | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First Community Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Summit Community Bank, Inc | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Branch Banking and Trust Company | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| City National Bank of West Virginia | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| MCNB Bank and Trust Co. | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Princeton administrative numbers
| Princeton City code | 5465692 |
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| Princeton City postcode | 24740 |
Transportation modes in Princeton
| Airport | Mercer County Airport 7.9 miles New River Valley Airport 28 miles Raleigh County Memorial Airport 29 miles |
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Princeton territory
| Princeton area | 3,05 sq mi (7,89 km²) |
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| Princeton altitude | 2 431 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 37.3688 Longitude: -81.0962 Latitude: 37° 22' 8'' North Longitude: 81° 5' 46'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Princeton | Currently, the town Princeton isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Princeton |
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| Natural parks | Princeton isn't part of a natural park |
What is Princeton close to?
| Nearby cities include: Athens, Oakvale, Matoaka and Bluefield | ||
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| Matoaka | Athens | Athens |
| Matoaka |  | Athens |
| Bluefield | Oakvale | Oakvale |
| Athens 5.8 miles | Oakvale 7.2 miles | Matoaka 8.7 miles |
| Bluefield 9.7 miles | Bramwell 12.1 miles | Bluefield 13.5 miles |
| Glen Lyn 13.5 miles | Pocahontas 14.2 miles | Rich Creek 15.2 miles |
| Narrows 16 miles | Peterstown 16.7 miles | Bland 18.5 miles |
| Northfork 18.5 miles | Anawalt 19.1 miles | Keystone 19.5 miles |
| Rhodell 20.2 miles | Pearisburg 20.5 miles | Mullens 21.7 miles |
| Kimball 23 miles | Gary 24.2 miles | Hinton 24.2 miles |
Distance between Princeton and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2096 miles | Houston : 975 miles | Philadelphia : 370 miles |
| Phoenix : 1758 miles | San Antonio : 1143 miles | San Diego : 2052 miles |
| Dallas : 940 miles | San Jose : 2222 miles | Jacksonville : 488 miles |
| Indianapolis : 320 miles | San Francisco : 2281 miles | Austin : 1073 miles |
| Columbus : 208 miles | Fort Worth : 972 miles | Charlotte : 150 miles closest |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Princeton, WV
Elementary schools in Princeton
Glenwood School (K-8)
District of Mercer County SchoolsLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 720
Melrose Elementary School
District of Mercer County SchoolsLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 296
Mercer County Early Learning Center
District of Mercer County SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : PK
Students : 344
Mercer Elementary
District of Mercer County SchoolsLowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 5
Students : 325
Oakvale School
District of Mercer County SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 140
Princeton Primary School
District of Mercer County SchoolsLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 2
Students : 565
Straley Elementary School
District of Mercer County SchoolsLowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 5
Students : 180
Middle schools in Princeton
Pikeview Middle School
District of Mercer County SchoolsLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 526
Princeton Middle School
District of Mercer County SchoolsLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 518
High schools in Princeton
Pikeview High School
District of Mercer County SchoolsLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 711
Princeton Senior High School
District of Mercer County SchoolsLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1018
Alternative schools in Princeton
Mercer County Technical Education Center
District of Mercer County SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Private schools in Princeton
Mercer Christian Academy
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12Students : 178
Leisure and activities in Princeton surrounding area
| Golf course | |
|---|---|
| Princeton Elks Golf Course | Bluefield Elks Country Club to Bluefield 11.2 miles |
| Fincastle Country Club to Bluefield 13.7 miles | Richwood Golf Club to Bluefield 14.8 miles |
| Fountain Springs Golf Course to Peterstown 17.9 miles | |