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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Preston

Maryland · 566 residents · 0.549 sq mi
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Preston is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,125. Population has grown 37% since 1990. Median home value is $104,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

566
+37%since 1990
from 412 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,031 / sq mi
+37%since 1990
from 750 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.6
−26%since 1990
from 47.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3515357199031K1990201020202024Preston
2024852
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,125
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,688 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,617
+29%since 1990
from $15,921 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.9%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$104,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $74,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$617
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $393 in 1990
US average: $602
80.9%
−7.7 ptssince 1990
from 88.6% in 1990
19.1% rent
2.2
−13%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

19.2%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.8%
+17.2 ptssince 1990
from 72.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.6%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
+3%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 566 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Preston, Maryland?

The typical household in Preston, Maryland earns about $48,125 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 $104,400, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Preston, Maryland?

About 19.2% 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 4.9% of people in Preston, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Preston, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Preston, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 154 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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