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Preston

Kansas · 116 residents (2025 est.) · 0.435 sq mi
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Preston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,269. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 53 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 37.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
111
−32%since 2000
from 164 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
255 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.5
+23%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:116 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
941451972493001990201020202024Preston
2024111
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,269
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,607 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,053
+79%since 2000
from $12,899 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.8%
+29.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
+24%since 2010
from 0.369 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing8.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$626
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−26.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
39.7% rent
Vacancy rate
39.6%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(161)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.2%(8)
Diversity Score16.7%(19)
Diversity Score
17
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
−6%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.4%
−26.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
42.6%
+34.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.7%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
44.5%
+27.7 ptssince 2012
from 16.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
56.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2017
from 51.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Preston, Kansas?

Preston, Kansas has about 111 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Preston, Kansas?

The typical household in Preston, Kansas earns about $28,269 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Preston, Kansas expensive?

In Preston, Kansas, the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in Preston, Kansas?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Preston, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Preston, Kansas?

About 37.8% of people in Preston, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Preston, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Preston, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 70 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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