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Prestonsburg

Kentucky · 3,681 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 $27,061. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $123,100. The poverty rate of 48.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,681
+2%since 2000
from 3,612 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
250 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 246 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+5%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Prestonsburg
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,061
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,810 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,849
+10%since 2000
from $18,013 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
48.7%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$615
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 52.8% in 2000
51.8% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(3,499)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(55)
Asian0.8%(30)
Other1.8%(67)
Diversity Score11%(404)
Diversity Score
11
+140%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+15%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 38.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.5%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prestonsburg, Kentucky?

Prestonsburg, Kentucky has about 3,681 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prestonsburg, Kentucky?

The typical household in Prestonsburg, Kentucky earns about $27,061 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 $123,100, and the typical rent is about $615 a month.

How educated are people in Prestonsburg, Kentucky?

About 17.4% 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 48.7% of people in Prestonsburg, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prestonsburg, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Prestonsburg, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 123 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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