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Preston

Missouri · 157 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 $18,333. Population has grown 39% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,300. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 68% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
157
+39%since 2000
from 113 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
208 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 150 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
+17%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
871642423193961990201020202024Preston
2024331
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,333
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,847
+14%since 2000
from $11,318 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
29.7% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+69%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(144)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(7)
Diversity Score12.5%(20)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+8%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−63.7 ptssince 2013
from 72.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Preston, Missouri?

Preston, Missouri has about 157 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Preston, Missouri?

The typical household in Preston, Missouri earns about $18,333 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 $75,300, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Preston, Missouri?

About 4.5% 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 38.2% 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 31 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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