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Preston

Texas · 1,747 residents · 5.033 sq mi
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Preston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,069. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $184,000. With a median age of 55.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,747
+8%since 2023
from 1,617 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
347 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 321 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
55.2
+6%since 2023
from 52.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K201020202024Preston
20242K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.9%(33)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.2%(161)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.1%(36)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.3%(58)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.8%(14)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.5%(131)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446.9%(121)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5418%(314)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.1%(298)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7420.7%(362)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410.1%(176)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.5%(43)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,069
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $64,803 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,167
−20%since 2023
from $37,929 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
−6%since 2023
from 0.420 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $184,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,289
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,704 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 67.9% in 2023
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
39.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 25.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.7%
+33.1 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
−1%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
61
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(1,459)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(39)
Asian0.9%(14)
Other6.5%(105)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(1,548)
Black1.4%(25)
Hispanic / Latino3%(53)
Asian0.7%(13)
Other6.2%(108)
Diversity Score
26
+16%since 2023
from 23 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3%(53)
Asian origin
Filipino0.7%(13)
Ancestry
Irish12.4%(216)
American11.3%(197)
English9.7%(169)
German5.2%(90)
Italian5.2%(90)
Welsh4.5%(79)
Dutch3.2%(56)
Scottish2.7%(48)
Norwegian2.3%(40)
Polish1.3%(22)
Swedish1.1%(19)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(13)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 96.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
−11%since 2023
from 38.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−14.0 ptssince 2023
from 86.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 67.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.0% in 2023
Female
55.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 56.0% in 2023
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 80.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 98.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.7%(170)
Married53.9%(370)
Widowed5.7%(39)
Divorced15.7%(108)
Women 15+
Never married8.7%(72)
Married49.2%(408)
Widowed19.9%(165)
Divorced22.3%(185)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Preston, Texas?

Preston, Texas has about 1,747 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Preston, Texas?

The typical household in Preston, Texas earns about $65,069 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Preston, Texas expensive?

In Preston, Texas, the median home is worth about $184,000, and the typical rent is about $1,289 a month.

How educated are people in Preston, Texas?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Preston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Preston, Texas?

About 6.7% of people in Preston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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