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Preston

Nebraska · 19 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 $45,938. Population has fallen 62% since 2000, a loss of 31 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 60.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 27% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19
−62%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
333 / sq mi
−62%since 2000
from 877 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.5
+66%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12253850631990201020202024Preston
202416
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,938
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,350
+163%since 2000
from $10,009 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction20%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 6.7%
Information20%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
84.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
15.4% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(12)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino26.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.3%(3)
Diversity Score67.5%(13)
Diversity Score
68
+158%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
50.0%
−24.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
60.0%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 96.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
38.5%
−25.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+31.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Preston, Nebraska?

Preston, Nebraska has about 19 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Preston, Nebraska?

The typical household in Preston, Nebraska earns about $45,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Preston, Nebraska?

About 11.5% 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 10 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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