Princeton, Texas
Princeton is a city in Collin County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 34 miles northeast of Dallas, with a population of about 37,019.
Collin
County
37,019
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
10.1 sq mi
Land Area
34 mi
to Dallas
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Princeton on Wikipedia
Princeton City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Princeton.
Major roads: US Hwy 380
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Princeton from our research
What we've verified about Princeton, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- A Collin County railroad switch renamed for a town promoter, once the onion center of the county and a WWII POW camp site. Details →
- Dining
- 44 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Mexican & Tex-Mex · Burgers & American; 2 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 104 public schools within 12 miles, across 13 districts and charters, mainly McKinney ISD, Princeton ISD and Allen ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- A deregulated Oncor-grid electricity market where you choose your provider, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Ray Roberts Lake - Buck Creek Unit (29 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Greenbelt Unit (31 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Isle du Bois Unit (31 mi). Nearest lakes: Lavon Lake (6 mi), Lake Ray Hubbard (21 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 7 licensed plumbers, 15 licensed HVAC contractors and 15 licensed electricians serve Princeton. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Princeton, Texas
Collin County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Princeton in Collin County.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Princeton
Weekend trips, lakes, festivals and small-town food east of the metroplex.
Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Best Day Trips from Tyler and East Texas
Drive-time guide to day trips from Tyler: state parks, small towns, museums, and lakes within about 30 minutes, an hour, and up to three hours.
Read Guide →Best Lakes in East Texas
A fact-checked guide to 17 East Texas lakes, from Lake Fork's trophy bass and Caddo Lake to Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn and Lake Tawakoni. Sizes, species, access and rules come from TPWD.
Read Guide →East Texas State Parks Guide
Twelve East Texas state parks from TPWD: Tyler, Caddo Lake, Atlanta, Lake Bob Sandlin, Tawakoni, Purtis Creek, Cooper, Martin Dies Jr. and more. Camping, cabins and passes.
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