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Prestonville

Kentucky · 171 residents · 0.217 sq mi
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Prestonville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,708. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% 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 $67,700. The poverty rate of 38.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% 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
171
+4%since 2000
from 164 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
788 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 756 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+7%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
881211541872201990201020202024Prestonville
2024192
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,708
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$16,511
+35%since 2000
from $12,267 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.6%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade30.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services15.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration15.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,700
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
38.3%
−21.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
61.7% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+131%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(154)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(144)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(17)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other1.1%(2)
Diversity Score28.3%(48)
Diversity Score
28
+170%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
49.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+107%since 2000
from 9.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−14.9 ptssince 2011
from 23.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.6%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
1.5%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
37.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−59.2 ptssince 2013
from 67.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prestonville, Kentucky?

Prestonville, Kentucky has about 171 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prestonville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Prestonville, Kentucky earns about $22,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prestonville, Kentucky expensive?

In Prestonville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $67,700, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Prestonville, Kentucky?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Prestonville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prestonville, Kentucky?

About 38.6% of people in Prestonville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prestonville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Prestonville, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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