2023 ACS Census Data · Population 34,204
Preston County is a small county in West Virginia with a population of 34,204. The median household income is $61,373, 6% below the national average. The poverty rate is 14.1%, median home value is $157,700, and 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 26% below the national average.
Population
34,204
2023 estimate
Rank #1359 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$61,373
Household
Rank #1779 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$157,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #1864 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
17.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #2291 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
46.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
12% above West Virginia avg·6% below national avg
Poverty Rate
19% above West Virginia avg·6% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% above West Virginia avg·13% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$28,645
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
14.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
49.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
12% above West Virginia avg·25% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
1% below West Virginia avg·19% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
3% above West Virginia avg·10% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
9% below West Virginia avg·16% above national avg
Housing Units
15,215
Households
12,797
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,300
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
84.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
31 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
4% below West Virginia avg·26% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% below West Virginia avg·3% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.2%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.7%
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