Preston County, WV Demographics & Local Data
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Population
| Metric | Preston County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,680 | 1,774,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 51.7 | 73.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.18% | -0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.0 | 40.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 12,797 | 721,348 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Preston County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Preston County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,375 | $57,886 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.49% | 4.44% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Preston County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $84,677 | $94,066 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $753 | $849 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.6% | 74.3% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 06:00 AM – 06:29 AM .
| Metric | Preston County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 28.4 | 21.6 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 8.0% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Preston County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Preston County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.9% | 21.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | 2.40 | 2.54 |
Health
Preston County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Preston County | West Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.1 | 76.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.7% | 23.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 24.1% | 25.3% | 19.0% |