Total Population
34,694
Population
Growth Rate
-0.01%
Median Age
44
Diversity Index
22.900
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Preston County, WV
Located in north central West Virginia and bordering Maryland and Pennsylvania, Preston County is a beautiful place to live and work. Its picturesque, rural setting is only a short distance to several major metropolitan areas. Preston County is included in the Morgantown Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes a labor force averaging more than 70,000 persons and an unemployment rate under 4.5% in 2021. As such, businesses located in Preston County have a significant labor force available to them.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
12,995
Total Housing Units
15,367
Owner Occupied
10,910
Renter Occupied
2,085
Vacant
2,372
Median Home Value
$146,258
Average Home Value
$179,821
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
3.00%
Income Projection
Median Household
$55,712 $63,481
Average Household
$76,180 $87,731
Per Capita
$28,852 $33,452
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Workforce
Total Businesses
756
Total Employed
6,804
Workers 16+
13,375
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
73
Employed
1,140
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
55
Employed
1,023
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
116
Employed
921
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
18
Employed
742
2023 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
16
Employed
531
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
53
Employed
479
Some
High School
2,072
Graduated
High School
10,788
Associates
Degree
1,444
Bachelor's
Degree
3,398
Graduate
Degree
1,859
Average Commute Time
32 min.
Resident Commuters
6,299
Non-Resident Commuters
5,087
Drive Alone
10,296
Carpooled
1,899
Public
55
Work At Home
878
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17