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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

1,747
+8%since 2023
from 1,617 in 2023
2010 – 2024
347 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 321 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
55.2
+6%since 2023
from 52.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
1K2K2K2K3K201020202024Preston
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$65,069
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $64,803 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$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%
6.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$184,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $184,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,289
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,704 in 2023
US average: $1,442
78.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 67.9% in 2023
21.2% rent
39.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
22.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 25.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
60.7%
+33.1 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.8
−1%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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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)
Diversity Score22.6%(366)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(1,548)
Black1.4%(25)
Hispanic / Latino3%(53)
Asian0.7%(13)
Other6.2%(108)
Diversity Score26.2%(458)
26
+16%since 2023
from 23 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
3.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.0 min
−11%since 2023
from 38.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
72.7%
−14.0 ptssince 2023
from 86.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
13.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
10.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
64.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 67.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
1.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
14.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

44.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.0% in 2023
55.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 56.0% in 2023
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
17.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
10.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
75.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 80.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
98.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 98.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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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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