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Preston

Kansas · 158 residents · 0.435 sq mi
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Preston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,917. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $21,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
158
−4%since 2000
from 164 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
363 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
941451972493001990201020202024Preston
2024111
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,917
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,607 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,744
+38%since 2000
from $12,899 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing6.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services6.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$21,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$442
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.4%
−61.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
81.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.6
+16%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(155)
Black1.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.1%(5)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+7%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.2%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Preston, Kansas?

Preston, Kansas has about 158 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Preston, Kansas?

The typical household in Preston, Kansas earns about $37,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Preston, Kansas expensive?

In Preston, Kansas, the median home is worth about $21,700, and the typical rent is about $442 a month.

How educated are people in Preston, Kansas?

About 7.6% 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 19.6% 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 23 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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