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Preston

Texas · 2,096 residents · 5.033 sq mi
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Preston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,838. Population has declined 8% since 2011. Median home value is $86,300. With a median age of 54.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 50% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,096
−8%vs 2011
vs 2,290 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
416 / sq mi
−8%vs 2011
vs 455 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
54.2
+3%vs 2011
vs 52.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,838
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $26,638 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,023
−5%vs 2011
vs $22,117 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
−7%vs 2011
vs 0.470 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services12.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $86,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$711
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $729 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−52.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.0% in 2011
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
23.4%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
84.5%
+6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+7%vs 2011
vs 3.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(2,004)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(163)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other4.8%(111)
Diversity Score28.3%(649)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,968)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(44)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other5.4%(113)
Diversity Score18.7%(392)
Diversity Score
19
−34%vs 2011
vs 28 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
−6%vs 2011
vs 27.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
95.6%
+7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.9%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.9%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.8% in 2011
Female
53.4%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.2% in 2011
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Preston, Texas?

Preston, Texas has about 2,096 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Preston, Texas?

The typical household in Preston, Texas earns about $24,838 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 $86,300, and the typical rent is about $711 a month.

How educated are people in Preston, Texas?

About 18.4% 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 11.8% of people in Preston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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