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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Preston

Idaho · 3,708 residents · 6.828 sq mi
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Preston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,061. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 974 residents. Median home value is $43,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,708
−21%vs 2000
vs 4,682 in 2000
1990 – 2025
543 / sq mi
−21%vs 2000
vs 686 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.7
+12%vs 2000
vs 28.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Preston
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,061
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,204 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,471
−31%vs 2000
vs $13,751 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.5%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,500
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $92,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$311
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $493 in 2000
US average: $450
75.6%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.2% in 2000
24.4% rent
1.7
−34%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(4,390)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5%(236)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.6%(589)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(3,655)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(136)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other1.1%(42)
Diversity Score11.8%(438)
12
−6%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.6%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.1%
−9.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
+21%vs 2000
vs 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Preston, Idaho?

Preston, Idaho has about 3,708 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Preston, Idaho?

The typical household in Preston, Idaho earns about $25,061 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Preston, Idaho expensive?

In Preston, Idaho, the median home is worth about $43,500, and the typical rent is about $311 a month.

How educated are people in Preston, Idaho?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Preston, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Preston, Idaho?

About 7.5% of people in Preston, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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