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Preston

Missouri · 223 residents · 0.754 sq mi
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Preston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,643. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 97% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $89,200. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 47% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
223
+97%since 2000
from 113 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
296 / sq mi
+97%since 2000
from 150 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.1
+11%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
871642423193961990201020202024Preston
2024331
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,643
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,017
+103%since 2000
from $11,318 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.566
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information29.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction20.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,200
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−30.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.8%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+49%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(218)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(2)
Diversity Score3.8%(8)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+6%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.8%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.5%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Preston, Missouri?

Preston, Missouri has about 223 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Preston, Missouri?

The typical household in Preston, Missouri earns about $24,643 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 $89,200, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Preston, Missouri?

About 1.5% 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 22.2% 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 97 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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