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.
Profile Report Sections
Population
Total Population
34,166
Population
Growth Rate
-0.14%
Median Age
44
Diversity Index
22.200
Housing & Income
Households
13,201
Total Housing Units
15,508
Owner Occupied
10,789
Renter Occupied
2,412
Vacant
2,307
Median Home Value
$191,602
Average Home Value
$221,981
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.84%
Income Projection
Median Household
$62,563 $71,211
Average Household
$80,566 $91,324
Per Capita
$31,888 $36,674
Workforce
Total Businesses
833
Total Employed
6,976
Workers 16+
13,433
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
66
Employed
1,337
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
113
Employed
1,266
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
21
Employed
650
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
65
Employed
644
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
68
Employed
630
2026 General Merchandise Businesses
Businesses
18
Employed
623
Some
High School
2,321
Graduated
High School
10,176
Associates
Degree
1,628
Bachelor's
Degree
3,008
Graduate
Degree
1,639
Average Commute Time
31 min.
Resident Commuters
6,862
Non-Resident Commuters
4,528
Drive Alone
10,226
Carpooled
1,714
Public
14
Work At Home
1,161