Preston County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54077 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 34,160 | — | #1,361 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,880 | -17.7% | #1,906 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.3 years | +11.3% | #1,135 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $162,800 | -42.2% | #1,967 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $750 | -35.5% | #2,480 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% | +9.3% | #1,701 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Preston County has a population of 34,160, making it the #1,361 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Preston County is $61,880, ranking #1,906 out of 3,222 counties — 17.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.8% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Preston County is $162,800 (-42.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $750/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.5%.
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92.1% of residents in Preston County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% above the national rate.
About Preston County, West Virginia
Preston County, West Virginia has a total population of 34,160, making it the 1,361st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Preston County is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Preston County is $61,880, which ranks #1,906 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Preston County is $162,800, 42.2% below the national median. Renters in Preston County pay a median gross rent of $750 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Preston County, 17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.2 min.
Preston County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (6.5%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
All data for Preston County, West Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.