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Preston

Nebraska · 16 residents · 0.057 sq mi
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Preston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,417. Population has fallen 68% since 2000, a loss of 34 residents. 19% 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 $103,100. With a median age of 66.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 66.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 183%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16
−68%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
281 / sq mi
−68%since 2000
from 877 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
66.5
+82%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
12253850631990201020202024Preston
202416
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,417
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,138
+211%since 2000
from $10,009 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
+61%since 2010
from 0.228 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,100
+183%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.0
+315%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74%(37)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.2%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(13)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.5%(2)
Diversity Score40%(6)
Diversity Score
40
+53%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+222%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 96.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
33.3%
+29.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.5%
−26.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−60.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+34.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
Female
43.8%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2012
from 12.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−93.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+83.3 ptssince 2017
from 16.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.3%
−15.6 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Preston, Nebraska?

Preston, Nebraska has about 16 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Preston, Nebraska?

The typical household in Preston, Nebraska earns about $50,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Preston, Nebraska expensive?

In Preston, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $103,100.

How educated are people in Preston, Nebraska?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Preston, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Preston, Nebraska?

About 0.0% of people in Preston, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Preston, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Preston, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.

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