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Preston

Maryland · 673 residents · 0.549 sq mi
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Preston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,438. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 21% 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 $209,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 33% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
673
+19%since 2000
from 566 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,226 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 1,031 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+8%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3515357199031K1990201020202024Preston
2024852
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,438
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,517
+43%since 2000
from $20,617 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,200
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,058
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $617 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+65%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(566)
Black6.2%(42)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(12)
Asian1.5%(10)
Other2.2%(15)
Diversity Score28%(189)
Diversity Score
28
+89%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+62%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 73.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Preston, Maryland?

Preston, Maryland has about 673 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Preston, Maryland?

The typical household in Preston, Maryland earns about $58,438 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 $209,200, and the typical rent is about $1,058 a month.

How educated are people in Preston, Maryland?

About 21.0% 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 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 261 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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