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Preston

Idaho · 5,591 residents · 6.828 sq mi
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Preston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,094. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $188,200. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,591
+19%since 2000
from 4,682 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
819 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 686 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.4
+18%since 2000
from 28.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Preston
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,094
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,204 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,623
+94%since 2000
from $13,751 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,200
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $493 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+35%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(4,929)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(444)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other6.4%(355)
Diversity Score32.2%(1,802)
Diversity Score
32
+156%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+47%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.8%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Preston, Idaho?

Preston, Idaho has about 5,591 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Preston, Idaho?

The typical household in Preston, Idaho earns about $53,094 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 $188,200, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Preston, Idaho?

About 14.2% 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 15.6% of people in Preston, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Preston, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Preston, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,883 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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