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Preston

Missouri · 181 residents (2025 est.) · 0.754 sq mi
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Preston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,417. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 218 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $179,900. The poverty rate of 30.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 108%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
331
+193%since 2000
from 113 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
439 / sq mi
+193%since 2000
from 150 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
−13%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:181 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
871642423193961990201020202024Preston
2024331
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,417
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,578
+64%since 2000
from $11,318 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
−20%since 2010
from 0.566 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,900
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$577
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.8%
−94.2 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+84%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(301)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.9%(26)
Diversity Score20.8%(69)
Diversity Score
21
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.4 min
+85%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.3%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.9%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Female
58.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2012
from 23.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.4%
−49.9 ptssince 2013
from 72.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2017
from 70.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Preston, Missouri?

Preston, Missouri has about 331 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Preston, Missouri?

The typical household in Preston, Missouri earns about $40,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Preston, Missouri expensive?

In Preston, Missouri, the median home is worth about $179,900, and the typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in Preston, Missouri?

About 3.7% of adults age 25 and over in Preston, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Preston, Missouri?

About 30.8% of people in Preston, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Preston, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Preston, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 205 residents, a change of about 163 percent over that period.

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