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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Preston

Maryland · 412 residents · 0.549 sq mi
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Preston has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,688. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 154 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $74,100. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

412
−27%vs 2000
vs 566 in 2000
1990 – 2025
750 / sq mi
−27%vs 2000
vs 1,031 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
47.9
+35%vs 2000
vs 35.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3515357199031K1990201020202024Preston
2024852
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,688
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,125 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,921
−23%vs 2000
vs $20,617 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.7%
+4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$74,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $104,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$393
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $617 in 2000
US average: $450
88.6%
+7.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.9% in 2000
11.4% rent
2.5
+15%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(526)
Black4.8%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.8%(84)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(388)
Black2.9%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(12)
Diversity Score14.5%(60)
14
−2%vs 2000
vs 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
−9.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.6%
−17.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.8%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
−3%vs 2000
vs 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Preston, Maryland?

Preston, Maryland has about 412 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Preston, Maryland?

The typical household in Preston, Maryland earns about $29,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Preston, Maryland expensive?

In Preston, Maryland, the median home is worth about $74,100, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Preston, Maryland?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Preston, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Preston, Maryland?

About 9.7% of people in Preston, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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

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