Preston County's estimated 2026 population is 34,021 with a growth rate of 0.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Preston County is the 15th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 33,546 and has seen a growth of 1.42% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.3 years
Female: 44.7 years
Male: 42.1 years
There are 28,056 adults, (6,986 of whom are seniors) in Preston County.
Female: 15,937 (46.7%)
Male: 18,223 (53.3%)
The racial composition of Preston County includes 88.61% White, 6.61% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,270 | 88.61% |
| Black or African American | 2,258 | 6.61% |
| Two or more races | 1,283 | 3.76% |
| Asian | 125 | 0.37% |
| Other race | 118 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 106 | 0.31% |
Preston County's average per capita income is $41,060. Household income levels show a median of $61,880. The poverty rate stands at 13.77%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,121 | - |
| Families | $76,347 | $88,697 |
| Households | $61,880 | $75,856 |
| Non Families | $33,663 | $45,810 |
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