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CITY · 2010 ACS

Prestonsburg

Kentucky · 3,255 residents · 14.704 sq mi
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Prestonsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,856. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $84,100. The poverty rate of 35.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,255
−10%since 2000
from 3,612 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
221 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 246 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+1%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Prestonsburg
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,856
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,810 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,618
−24%since 2000
from $18,013 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing11.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,100
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$433
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.3%
−26.6 ptssince 2000
from 52.8% in 2000
48.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
−12%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(3,498)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1%(37)
Asian0.5%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(165)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(3,163)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(40)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0.4%(12)
Diversity Score5.5%(179)
Diversity Score
6
+20%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.0 min
−6%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
15.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% 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
11.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.3%
−51.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prestonsburg, Kentucky?

Prestonsburg, Kentucky has about 3,255 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prestonsburg, Kentucky?

The typical household in Prestonsburg, Kentucky earns about $25,856 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prestonsburg, Kentucky expensive?

In Prestonsburg, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $84,100, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Prestonsburg, Kentucky?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Prestonsburg, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prestonsburg, Kentucky?

About 35.1% of people in Prestonsburg, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prestonsburg, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Prestonsburg, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 303 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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